PROTECTING PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PROTECTING PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

President Donald J. Trump remains committed to protecting every student's constitutional right to pray in school.

- The Trump Administration is taking action to further safeguard students' constitutionally protected right to pray in school.

- President Trump is updating Federal guidance regarding protected prayer and religious expression in public schools, which has not been issued since 2003.

> > The update will help safeguard students' rights by giving education providers and students the most current information concerning prayer in public schools.

- To receive Federal funds, local educational agencies must confirm that their policies do not prevent or interfere with the constitutionally-protected rights outlined in the guidance.

- The updated guidance will help improve individuals' ability to file a complaint if they are denied the ability to participate in protected religious expression.

- The new guidance makes clear that students can read religious texts or pray during recess and other non-instructional periods, organize prayer groups, and express their religious beliefs in their assignments.