Minnesota Bill to Allow “In God We Trust” in Schools Generates Passionate Debate
Should “In God We Trust” be displayed in public school buildings? A Senate debate in Minnesota explored that issue while considering an education policy bill.
Louisiana School Boards Seek Changes in Religious Expression Policy in Response to Lawsuits
Lawsuits claiming school districts in both Bossier and Webster Parish, Louisiana, engaged in widespread church-state violations may be moving toward compromise as both boards consider new religious expression guidelines.
Court Upholds Public School World Religions Curriculum Against Establishment Clause Challenge
Teaching *about* religion in public schools does not violate the Constitution so long as it does not become a religious exercise. A federal judge in Maryland dismissed claims challenging a high school World Religions class.
Barring School-Sponsored Religion DOES Protect Religious Liberty in Public Schools
Student prayer in school is already well protected by the Constitution. But preserving their religious liberty also means guarding against improper religious promotion by school officials.
7th Circuit Upholds Revised School Christmas Spectacular Against Church-State Challenge
A Christmas Spectacular school performance in Indiana was sufficiently altered to pass constitutional muster, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.
