20-7-112. Sectarian publications prohibited -- religious materials allowed -- prayer permitted.
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20-7-112 . Sectarian publications prohibited -- religious materials allowed -- prayer permitted.
(a)A publication of a sectarian or denominational character may not be distributed in any school. Instruction may not be given advocating sectarian or denominational doctrines.
(b)This subsection
(1)does not prohibit:
(i)a school library from including the Bible or other religious material having cultural, historical, or educational significance;
(ii)a pupil from reading from the Bible or other religious material during free reading time; or
(iii)a student from initiating or participating in a conversation about religion, religious beliefs, or religious practices. with another student or a teacher.
(c)If a school, class, or course has requirements for self-selected reading, a pupil must be allowed to read from the Bible or other religious material to meet those requirements.
(2)Prayer is permitted in a school, on school grounds, and at school-sponsored events, but a person may not be compelled to pray. The school day may begin with a prayer.