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Santa Fe ISD board approves prayer and religious-text reading period under SB 11
Summary
The board adopted a resolution permitting a period for prayer and reading of the Bible or another religious text in accordance with Senate Bill 11; the motion passed 6–0 (one absence).
The Santa Fe ISD Board of Trustees on Feb. 23 voted to approve a resolution allowing a period of prayer and the reading of the Bible or other religious text, citing compliance with Senate Bill 11. "I make a motion to approve the Resolution to allow a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in accordance with Senate Bill 11," James Grassmuck said; Angie Lambert seconded and the motion carried 6–0, with Clay Hertenberger absent.
The minutes record the board's formal adoption but do not include implementing procedures or scheduled dates for observance. The resolution references compliance with state statutory language (Senate Bill 11) as the legal basis for the action.
