Follow court mandates or state statutes that apply to your schools regarding student-led voluntary prayer. Of course, the most recent decision in the Chandler case allows these states to support student-led voluntary prayer. On the basis of court decisions, these states generally support this practice. Reasonable compliance with either of these should protect school leaders from unwarranted legal challenges. Do not rely on local community customs, standards and mores in supporting religious activities in the schools .
Many communities strongly support prayer and other forms of religious activities in their schools.
Community support does not equate to a legally defensible practice. School leaders should not be influenced by community pressure to engage in prohibited religious practices. Avoid any ceremonies in your school that create a devotional atmosphere. The school should not sanction any plays, programs or other activities that create a religious atmosphere. Such programs may be presented for entertainment, historical or literacy purposes but not to meet religious objectives.