Merry Christmas Bill - Ontario

Are you of the opinion that Political Correctness has gone too far when it comes to Christmas in our Public School system. Not being allowed to have Christmas parties, getting in trouble for saying Merry Christmas, and no Christmas trees allowed. Whether it’s Christmas or Hanukkah, our children, teachers, parents and school administrators should have the freedom to acknowledge these traditions in our public schools without fear of censorship, punishment, persecution or litigation. Texas has recently set the Merry Christmas Bill also known as House Bill 308 into law to guarantees that freedom.

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to a school district's recognition of and education regarding traditional winter celebrations. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION1.Subchapter Z, Chapter 29, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 29.920 to read as follows: Sec.29.920.WINTER CELEBRATIONS. (a) A school district may educate students about the history of traditional winter celebrations, and allow students and district staff to offer traditional greetings regarding the celebrations, including: (1)"Merry Christmas"; (2)"Happy Hanukkah"; and (3)"happy holidays." (b)Except as provided by Subsection (c), a school district may display on school property scenes or symbols associated with traditional winter celebrations, including a menorah or a Christmas image such as a nativity scene or Christmas tree, if the display includes a scene or symbol of: (1)more than one religion; or (2)one religion and at least one secular scene or symbol. (c)A display relating to a traditional winter celebration may not include a message that encourages adherence to a particular religious belief. SECTION2.This Act applies beginning with the 2013-2014 school year. SECTION3.This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2013.

I would like to see a law similar to this passed here in Ontario. If you would like to see our Christmas traditions guaranteed for the generations to come, please sign this petition.