Title: Religion in Public Schools | Lawyers.com
Headings: Religion in Public Schools
Religion in Public Schools
Prayer in School: Personal vs. School-Sponsored
Prayers and Religious Expression by Student Speakers at School Events
School Celebrations of Religious Holidays
Religion in the Classroom and in Homework
No Discrimination Against Religious Literature or Clubs
Speaking With a Lawyer

Content: Religion in the Classroom and in Homework
Public school teachers can include lessons and discussions about different religions, as long as they’re careful not to promote one religion over another. If students include expressions of faith in their class assignments, teachers should use regular academic standards to grade that work. But they may stop students from making religious remarks in class that aren’t relevant to the academic subject. No Discrimination Against Religious Literature or Clubs
School officials generally may tell students when, where, and how they can pass out religious literature at school, as long as the rules are reasonable and apply to all literature that isn’t related to school. But they can’t single out religious materials for restrictions. Similarly, schools must treat religious clubs just like any other student clubs that aren’t related to classes. That means letting the groups meet on campus as well as announce their upcoming meetings. Speaking With a Lawyer
If you believe that public school teachers, coaches, or administrators are violating your child’s constitutional rights to religious liberty—either by promoting a religion your family doesn’t share or by infringing on your child’s right to religious expression—you may want to speak with a lawyer. A civil rights attorney can explain how the law applies to your situation, how you might approach school officials to resolve the problem, and any legal options that may be available if the school doesn’t respond. And if your child is facing harassment at school or disciplinary proceedings because of religion or protected religious expression, a lawyer with experience in education law or discrimination claims in an educational setting may be best suited to help protect your child’s rights.