Policy 6232 – Prayers in the Classroom

Personal voluntary prayers may be allowed in District classrooms. District administered or prescribed prayers, including those of an optional, nondenominational nature, shall be prohibited in the District classrooms in keeping with U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

LEGAL REF.:

  • Wisconsin Constitution
    • Article I, Section 18 Freedom to worship; separation of church and state
    • Article X, Section 3 Sectarian instruction prohibited in public schools

CROSS REF.: 6231, Holiday/Religious Observances

ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS: None

AFFIRMED: September 24, 1991

REVISED: January 29, 2002