Here are eleven freedoms outlined in 2023 by the U.S. Department of Education. There are eight for students and three for educators.
Students
You can pray, read your Bible or other religious material, and talk about your faith at school.
You can organize prayer groups and religious clubs, and you can announce your meetings.
You can express your faith in your class work and homework.
You can wear clothing with religious messages.
You may be able to go off campus to have religious studies during school hours.
You can express your faith at a school event.
You can express your faith at your graduation ceremony.
You can pass out religious literature at school.
Educators
Educators and school employees can pray at school.
Educators can teach about religion in class.
Schools can accommodate religious instruction and prayer during school.
We have Free to Speak pamphlets using quotes directly from the U.S. Department of Education. The pamphlet clarifies for parents, students, and educators the freedoms of religious expression on a public school campus. They are designed to fit in your wallet or backpack. For more information on ordering go to our STORE.
To read what you can do to promote greater religious freedom at your schools, click here.
Every January 16th is Religious Freedom Day - Visit our Religious Freedom Day website for ways to commemorate this special day.
Click HERE for the U.S. Department of Education’s Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools.
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