Religion and Public Schools
Dating back to the Bible Riots of the mid-1800s, the role of religion in public schools has been one of the most hotly disputed—and most frequently misunderstood—religious freedom issues in America. Even though the U.S. Supreme Court has long made clear that the Constitution prohibits public school-sponsored prayer or religious indoctrination, violations remain rampant in many parts of the country. The ACLU works to protect public school students’ religious freedom by curbing the practice of school-sponsored prayer and proselytizing while simultaneously ensuring that students may freely express and exercise their faith.
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Public School Holds Christian Rally to Convert Students
VideoSeptember 23, 2011Reconciling Faith and Evolution in the Classroom: A Conversation with Susan Epperson, 42 Years Later
OtherDecember 9, 2010Back to School with “Bible Literacy” Courses: ACLU Reminds Kentucky Students of Their Rights
News/Press ReleaseAugust 13, 2018
FFRF v. Concord Community Schools
CaseJune 18, 2018Religious Freedom Goes to School: The Pop Quiz
OtherAugust 20, 2012If You Want To Fit In At This Public School Just Become Christian
Blog Post - Speak FreelyJanuary 22, 2014