The Role of Released Time Programs
January 26, 2018
Released time refers to programs in which students voluntarily receive religious education during the course of the school year.
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School District in Nevada Challenges First Amendment
February 15, 2018
A Christian church recently announced that its First Amendment rights are being violated by a ban on church promotional flyers in a Nevada school district.
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Bible Class in Public School
January 12, 2018
A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the legality of a weekly Bible class because the class is no longer being taught.
Louisiana School District Cited for Religious Practice in School
December 20, 2017
Bossier School District in Louisiana was recently informed they are violating the law by implementing improper religious practice at public schools.
School Prayer During High School Football Games
December 7, 2017
School employees will no longer be able to participate in school prayer at football games and other school-sponsored activities.
School in New Mexico Removes Religious Mural
November 21, 2017
A New Mexico public school had to paint over a mural with a bible quote, after the parent of a student complained that it violated the separation of church and state.
Montana Department of Revenue Challenges Tax Program
November 15, 2017
The Montana Department of Revenue is fighting a program whereby public money is used to pay for the education of students in religious schools.
Fourth Circuit Court Decides Issue About Religious Education in Maryland
October 20, 2017
A federal appeals court ruled the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act does not require a public school to offer religious education.
Religious Icons in Public Institutions
October 4, 2017
An Oklahoma university is the site of a recent battle over religious icons in public institutions.
Elementary School Principal Falls Under “Ministerial Exception”
September 1, 2017
A Roman Catholic elementary school principal is unable to pursue a retaliation case against the Archdiocese of New York because of “ministerial exception.”