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CACR 28

relating to morality and piety. Providing that town, parishes, bodies corporate, or religious societies may elect and contract with teachers.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kelley Potenza and 1 co-sponsor

CACR 28: Relating to Morality and Piety OverviewBill Number: CACR 28 Title: Relating to morality and piety. Providing that town, parishes, bodies corporate, or religious societies

Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 11
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Bill Summary · CACR 28

CACR 28: Relating to Morality and Piety

Overview

Bill Number: CACR 28
Title: Relating to morality and piety. Providing that town, parishes, bodies corporate, or religious societies may elect and contract with teachers.
Status: To Be Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration
Introduced: December 02, 2025
Classification: Constitutional Amendment

Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of CACR 28 is to amend the state constitution to allow towns, parishes, corporate bodies, and religious societies to elect and contract with teachers. This proposed change aims to provide these entities with greater autonomy and flexibility in selecting and employing educators who align with their moral and religious values.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the state constitution to remove restrictions on the ability of towns, parishes, corporate bodies, and religious societies to elect and contract with teachers
  • Grants these entities the authority to choose and employ teachers based on their own criteria, which may include moral and religious considerations
  • Removes any existing constitutional prohibitions or limitations on the ability of these groups to make such hiring decisions

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Towns, parishes, corporate bodies, and religious societies would gain the ability to directly select and hire teachers that reflect their moral and religious values
  • Teachers may face increased scrutiny and potential discrimination in hiring based on their personal beliefs and characteristics, rather than solely on professional qualifications
  • Students attending schools or educational programs operated by the affected entities could be exposed to instruction and curricula aligned with the moral and religious views of the hiring organizations

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

CACR 28 is currently in the pre-introduction stage, scheduled to be introduced on January 7, 2026. If introduced, the bill would be referred to the Education Policy and Administration committee for further consideration and potential amendment. Any constitutional amendment must pass both legislative chambers with a three-fifths majority before being submitted to the electorate for ratification.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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