Federal Court Says Student-Led Prayer at School Board Meetings Is OK

A federal appeals court has ruled that a Texas school board can open its meetings with student led prayer.

Since 1997, the Birdville school board has allowed students to open board meetings with prayer, often referring to Jesus Christ and inviting audience members to pray.

The American Humanist Association said the prayers were a violation of the student’s constitutional rights, but the 5th Circuti Court of Appeals disagreed.

 

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