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Trustees decline policy to set daily time for prayer or Bible reading under SB 11
Summary
The Board voted unanimously to not adopt a policy designating a daily time at every campus for prayer or reading religious texts under Senate Bill 11.
The Board considered a resolution relating to Senate Bill 11, which allows school boards to designate a daily time at campuses for students and employees to pray or read religious texts.
By motion (Kyle Erwin, seconded by Paula Williams), the Board voted not to adopt a policy that would designate such a time at every campus; the motion carried 5-0. The meeting minutes record the decision but provide no additional rationale or public comment attached to the vote.
The action means the district will not establish a uniform daily period for prayer or religious reading at its campuses under the authority of SB 11 at this time.
