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Trustee objects as Miller Grove board declines to adopt prayer and Bible‑reading policy, 6–1
Summary
The Miller Grove ISD Board voted 6–1 to decline adopting a policy for a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text; Trustee Cole Middleton cast the sole Nay vote on the motion to decline adoption.
The Miller Grove ISD Board considered a proposed resolution to adopt a policy permitting a period of prayer and the reading of the Bible or other religious text. Rather than adopt that policy, the board voted to decline adoption. Trustee Bret Garrett moved to decline adoption; Trustee Mike Hasten seconded. The motion to decline passed 6–1, with Trustee Cole Middleton recording the lone Nay vote.
The transcript records the vote tally but does not include extended public debate or a statement of rationale from trustees. The decision leaves the district without a formal policy authorizing a board‑sanctioned period of prayer and scripture reading during meetings.
