STAND WITH US TO GET THE NYS ASSEMBLY TO PASS BILL A8800-A

FAST FACTS ON SENATE BILL (SB6087-A) and HOUSE BILL (A8800-A) On January 24, 2012 (over 3 years ago), the New York State Senate passed a bill (SB6087-A), which would make it possible for churches to worship in public schools, after school hours. Other organizations are able to rent this space with no problems. 

But the New York State Assembly has to pass a corresponding bill (A8800-A), in order for this law to be effective.

The NYC Department of Education regulations has prohibitions seeking to stop Houses of Worship from renting space, after school hours, like any other organization is able to do. This is a violation of the Churches' right to religious freedom and is simply discriminatory against the Church in general relating to access to pubic facilities. We should be able to rent like any other organization.

Many churches have been negatively affected by the ruling of the Second Circuit in the case of Bronx Household of Faith vs. DOE. If NYS changes its regulations, this negative holding is no longer applicable.

Join together with us in petitioning Speaker Carl Heastie to put Bill 8800-A on the floor.

Contact Speaker Heastie at 518-455-3791 or 212-312-1420, and ask him to allow bill A8800 to come to a vote

Everyone in NYC should also contact their local councilmembers to express their position.

**This petition does not seek to advocate for any political party but simply urges the passing of this bill to allow churches to rent from public schools.

SIGNED:

Dr. Michelle A. Morrison, Local NYC Pastor, Kingdom Dominion International: Listen to our broadcast every Saturday from 7-7:15 pm LIVE on 570 am radio as we pray for God to re-claim the US for Himself!

 

Speaker Carl Heastie


New York State Assembly


1446 East Gun Hill Road Bronx, NY 10469


 


Dear Speaker Carl Heastie:


We, the people of New York State and the United States, hereby petition your office to bring to the floor House Bill 8800-A, which would allow Houses of Worship to rent space in NYC public schools like any other organization, after school hours.


This is our right of religious freedom and right to equal access to this public accomodation.


Please bring this bill to the floor as soon as possible.


 


Sincerely,


Concerned citizens of New York State and the United States

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