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) 'School employee' means an individual employed on a full-time or part-time basis by a public school.Acts 1999, ch. 334, § 1.
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