2013 Vermont Statutes
Title 16 Education
Chapter 24 PERIODIC RELEASED TIME
§ 1052 Definitions and construction


16 V.S.A. § 1052 What's This?

1052. Definitions and construction

(a) Unless otherwise expressly provided the words and phrases in this chapter mean:

(1) Periodic released time: A program whereby public school students are released from school at least once a week to attend religious education courses sponsored by and given under the authority of a religious group.

(2) Religious group: Any association of persons for religious purposes, including any organization of religious denominations, communions, or traditions.

(3) Periodic released time religious education courses: Courses offered by a religious group during periodic released time.

(b) This chapter shall be construed liberally to carry out the policies stated herein. (Added 1969, No. 260 (Adj. Sess.), eff. Sept. 1, 1970.)

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