Title: Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation
Headings: Freedom of Religious Expression in Public Schools
Freedom of Religious Expression in Public Schools
Current legally protected rights of religious expression:
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Content: Christian Groups —Students religious groups at public secondary schools have the same right of access to school facilities as is enjoyed by other comparable student groups. Student Meetings —Student meetings may include a prayer service, Bible reading, or other worship exercise. Access —Students may use the public address system, the school newspaper, and the school bulletin board to announce their meetings, on the same terms as other student groups. ( This only applies to schools receiving federal funds.) Teaching —Schools may teach about religion, including the Bible or other scripture, the history of religion, the Bible-as-literature, and the role of religion in the United States and other countries. Schools are to be neutral with respect to religion. However, they may play an active role with respect to teaching civic values and virtue, and the moral code that holds us together as a community. Schools may not allow religious instruction by outsiders on school premises during the school day. However, school officials may dismiss students to off-premises religious instruction. Talking Points
• Government, laws and public policies, like many things within society, do reflect a clear value system.