Karen Wiegman previously had been prohibited from handing out thousands of covers at the campuses of the Grand Prairie Independent School District because officials questioned whether it would violate a contract with the district's book cover supplier. But attorneys for the district told trustees Thursday night that the district already allows the voluntary distribution of approved nonschool materials on designated campus locations.
Some trustees say allowing the covers violates the separation of church and state.
Others say the content is constitutionally protected free speech. I would encourage other religious groups to do this. These kids need to understand the principals we live by in society. But school board Vice President John Pogue said he believes the policy may set a dangerous precedent. If you do this, you must allow anyone else that falls within the guidelines to do this.