Policy 6232 – Prayers in the Classroom

Personal voluntary prayers may be allowed in °®ÆæÒÕ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ classrooms. °®ÆæÒÕ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ administered or prescribed prayers, including those of an optional, nondenominational nature, shall be prohibited in the °®ÆæÒÕ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ classrooms in keeping with U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

LEGAL REF.:

  • Wisconsin Constitution
    • Article I, Section 18 Freedom to worship; separation of church and state
    • Article X, Section 3 Sectarian instruction prohibited in public schools

CROSS REF.: 6231, Holiday/Religious Observances

ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS: None

AFFIRMED: September 24, 1991

REVISED: January 29, 2002