An amendment to the Coats amendment deleting the prohibition on use of federal funds by public schools which prohibit voluntary prayer, substituting the following: "No State or local educational agency shall deny individuals in public schools the opportunity to participate in moments of silent prayer.".

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Amendment Number
999
Description
An amendment to the Coats amendment deleting the prohibition on use of federal funds by public schools which prohibit voluntary prayer, substituting the following: "No State or local educational agency shall deny individuals in public schools the opportunity to participate in moments of silent prayer.".
Congress
98
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 26, 1984
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Jul 26, 1984
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 999 — Informed