49-6-2903 - Part definitions.
49-6-2903. Part definitions.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) Establishment clause means the portion of the first amendment to the United States constitution that forbids laws respecting an establishment of religion;
(2) Free exercise clause means the portion of the first amendment to the United States constitution that forbids laws prohibiting the free exercise of religion;
(3) Free speech clause means the portion of the first amendment to the United States constitution that forbids laws abridging the freedom of speech;
(4) Public school means any school that:
(A) Is operated by the state, a political subdivision of the state or governmental agency within the state; and
(B) Receives state financial assistance; and
(5) Student means an individual attending a public school.
[Acts 1997, ch. 422, § 1.]