Policy 7460

STUDENT ACTIVITIES
7460 CONSTITUTIONALLY PROTECTED PRAYER IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS


The Board affirms in writing to the New York State Education Department, the responsibilities of the District, consistent with applicable statutory or 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 policy will 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 will supersede any and all Board policies to the contrary.


Policy References:
United States Constitution, First Amendment
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015, § 9524
Equal Access Act, 20 USC §§ 4071-4074

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



Adopted: 6/22/99
Revised: 9/6/22

Policy 7460