In 2003, Congressman David Scott introduced H.R. 1202, the Moment of Quiet Reflection in Schools Act, to provide for a period of quiet reflection at the opening of every school day. As a state senator in the Georgia Legislature, he introduced and passed a similar bill in 1994.
The Georgia law, signed by then Governor Zell Miller, has been upheld by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as constitutional. H.R. 1202 would require public schools to hold a brief period of quiet reflection for not more than 60 seconds in every classroom.
The legislation specifically states that the moment of silent reflection shall not be conducted as a religious service or exercise.
In today's hectic society, with so much uneasiness in the world, few of the country's citizens, especially our young people, are able to experience a moment of quiet reflection before plunging headlong into the day's activities. This moment of reflection will give our students the opportunity to have a calming break from an otherwise busy and stressful school day.
Considering the many crisis in the world today, namely: homeland security, terrorism, wars, disease, and dangerous dictators, we are in need of this legislation more than ever.
In 2003, this bill never made it out of the Education Committee. The United States Congress should re-introduce and enact the Moment of Quiet Reflection in Schools Act.
We, the undersigned, request that Congress pass the the Moment of Quiet Reflection in Schools Act (H.R. 1202), to provide for a period of quiet reflection at the opening of every school day.
In 2003, Congressman David Scott introduced H.R. 1202, the Moment of Quiet Reflection in Schools Act, to provide for a period of quiet reflection at the opening of every school day. As a state senator in the Georgia Legislature, he introduced and passed a similar bill in 1994.
The Georgia law, signed by then Governor Zell Miller, has been upheld by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as constitutional. H.R. 1202 would require public schools to hold a brief period of quiet reflection for not more than 60 seconds in every classroom.
The legislation specifically states that the moment of silent reflection shall not be conducted as a religious service or exercise.
In today's hectic society, with so much uneasiness in the world, few of the country's citizens, especially our young people, are able to experience a moment of quiet reflection before plunging headlong into the day's activities. This moment of reflection will give our students the opportunity to have a calming break from an otherwise busy and stressful school day.
We are sure you agree that considering the many crisis in the world today, namely: homeland security, terrorism, wars, disease, and dangerous dictators, we are in need of this legislation more than ever.
In 2003, this bill never made it out of the Education Committee. We are requesting that the United States Congress re-introduce and enact the Moment of Quiet Reflection in Schools Act.
Thank you for your time.
