I thought that this should be brought to the attention of the community.
Below the squiggle is a bill that was introduced in South Carolina by three legislators - 2 of them members of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). Since ALECers are involved here - it will no doubt rapidly spread across the United States and I thought others should be aware and watchful.
This bill does not create voluntary participation - it creates mandatory participation - unless you opt out. You have to opt out - it is unclear as to whether you can do this once - or if you have to opt out every year.
You're first response may be - - this will never pass.
But you have to consider the fact that - - - it has been introduced.
If people don't know to watch for this - it just may pass.
Highlights
DESIGNATE DECEMBER FIFTEENTH OF EACH YEAR AS "SECOND AMENDMENT AWARENESS DAY"This happens to be the day after the Newtown Sandy Hook shooting anniversary.
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TO PROVIDE ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, MIDDLE SCHOOLS, AND HIGH SCHOOLS SHALL PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION FOR AT LEAST THREE CONSECUTIVE WEEKS IN ONE GRADING PERIOD IN EACH ACADEMIC YEARThree weeks of indoctrination on the Second Amendment - every year - elementary, middle and high school.
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THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SHALL ADOPT A CURRICULUM FOR TEACHING THE SECOND AMENDMENT THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED OR RECOMMENDED BY THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION
For such this purpose the State Superintendent shall prescribe suitable texts adapted to the needs of the high schools, universities, and colleges for the instruction required under in Sections 59-29-120 and 59-29-130.
SECTION 5. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and applies beginning with the 2015-2016 academic year.12/11/14 House Prefiled
12/11/14 House Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works