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7460 – Constitutionally Protected Prayer in the Public Schools

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7460 – Constitutionally Protected Prayer in the Public Schools

The Board of Education affirms the responsibilities of the School District, consistent with applicable statutory/case law pertaining to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, to allow students and staff to engage in constitutionally protected prayer within the District schools.

Accordingly, no Board of Education policy shall prevent, or otherwise deny participation in, constitutionally protected prayer in District schools, consistent with federal law.

The Board rescinds any other policy that may be inconsistent with the mandates of this policy, which shall supersede any and all Board policies to the contrary.

References

  • United States Constitution, First Amendment
  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Section 9524
  • Equal Access Act, 20 USC Sections 4071-4074

NOTE: Refer also to Policy #8360 — Religious Expression in the Instructional Program