Committee backs bill allowing school-board members to lead prayer upon request
HB2110, which would allow a member of a public-school governing body to lead a prayer during an official meeting at the member's request, received a due-pass recommendation after proponents cited First Amendment free exercise and opponents warned of government-sponsored religion in public schools.
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The House Education Committee voted to recommend passage of House Bill 2110, which would permit a governing-body member of a public educational institution (school board, community college, etc.) to lead a prayer during an official meeting if the member requests it.
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