Under the First Amendment, students and citizens are not prohibited from the opportunity for religious expression.
Students are free to pray privately or at school.
Constitutional protections now are sensitive both to the needs of those who practice various religions, and to those who choose to remain silent. It should be quite telling that scores of religious organizations are strongly opposed to this legislation. First amendment protections on expression of religious beliefs are available, have served our country well for many years and are appropriate to allow religious expression to thrive without improper government interference. We have not had to be worried about government favoritism of a particular religion or of conflict between religious organizations for government resources. This legislation would change all that.