Gregory‑Portland ISD board declines districtwide SB11 prayer/reading policy
Summary
The board voted 6–1 to reject adopting a policy that would require every campus to provide a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text under Education Code 25.0823, approving Option B as recommended by administration.
The Gregory‑Portland ISD Board of Trustees voted on Feb. 23 to adopt Option B and not require every campus to provide a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text as set out in Education Code 25.0823. The motion carried 6–1 during regular business.
Board members considered the statutory options and approved the recommendation presented by administration. The decision was recorded in the minutes as a formal action; the motion passed by roll‑call tally (motion carried 6–1). The action resolves whether the district will impose a districtwide mandate under SB11 language and leaves campuses without a board‑required uniform period for prayer or reading of religious texts. The action was recorded under Regular Business, item X.A, and is reflected in the meeting minutes.
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