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Board debates seeking federal court change to consent decree on prayer; members vote to table filing
Santa Rosa County School Board · September 9, 2025
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Summary
The board discussed a drafted joint motion to seek modification of a long‑standing federal consent decree that limits prayer at meetings. After extensive debate over legal risk and cost, the board voted to table further action and not file the motion now.
Board counsel briefed members on a draft joint motion aimed at modifying a first amended consent decree that has constrained the district’s ability to open meetings with prayer. Counsel said he had discussed the proposal with the opposing party’s counsel and prepared a…
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