South Dakota Public Schools Add “In God We Trust” to Walls
September 6, 2019
South Dakota now requires public schools to prominently display the country's motto "In God We Trust" on walls or plaques.
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Kentucky High School Removes “Bible Literacy” Course
September 13, 2019
A high school in Kentucky announced that it will not offer a “Bible literacy” course due to concerns over teaching Bible-based electives in public schools.
United States Supreme Court Poised to Hear Religious School Case
July 30, 2019
The Supreme Court recently agreed to hear a case concerning a Montana law that allowed for tax credits to be used to send children to a religious school.
Catholic School Sues City Claiming Intrusion of Rights
June 28, 2019
A Catholic school has sued an Ohio city over its LGBT non-discrimination ordinance, claiming its First Amendment rights are being violated by the ordinance.
Ohio School Requested to Remove Ten Commandments Display
May 14, 2019
The Freedom From Religion Foundation in April 2019 requested that a public school in New Philadelphia, Ohio remove a plaque displaying the Ten Commandments.
Education Department Lifts Prohibition on Religious Organizations
May 3, 2019
The Education Department's new policy will substantially change the level of interaction that religious organizations have with educational institutions.
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Football Prayer Case
February 13, 2019
The Supreme Court recently declined to hear an appeal by a football coach who was let go by his school district because he prayed on the field at games.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules on Prayer Issue
January 30, 2019
The United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently supported a ruling that prohibits a California district from continuing its prayer policy.
Montana Court Strikes Down Tax Credit
January 1, 2019
The Montana Supreme Court recently struck down a tax credit for donations that fund scholarships for students at private schools.
Fliers Prohibited for White Student Group
December 7, 2018
Fliers were posted at the University of California Los Angeles promoting a “white student group” that is not affiliated with the college.