what do you believe the laws regarding religion and public schools

Lisa

Lisa

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Teachers are allowed to teach about religion (such as in history or art class) but not teach a religion is correct or preach.
 
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MartinS

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Teachers cannot lead a class in prayer but students can pray on their own.

The Bible can be used as an example of a literary work.

Students can have Bible study groups if other groups are also allowed.

An employee of the school can not use their official position to endorse a particular religion.
 
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BlondeLimbo

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In the US, everyone is allowed to believe what they will. School children are allowed to assemble in religious groups if they so choose, and pray all they want on their own time on campus. The school itself is not allowed to conduct religious ceremonies or endorse any particular religion in its official capacity. Teachers and administrators can, of course, believe whatever they wish, but cannot use their position or class time to push that belief on children, or to hold prayers, or what have you.
 
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MaurogIII

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Hmm, if I remember right, schools are not supposed to let teachers favor any religion over another, lead prayer and so on. Students are allowed to pray and meditate in their free time. Religions may be taught in comparative religion classes.
 
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AnonnieMouse

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No administration led worship, prayer or religious teachings.

Voluntary, student led prayer, etc. is fine.

At least that's what it is in the US.
 
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