Religious clubs must be given the same access to school facilities as other clubs, i.e., space to meet, permission to advertise on school bulletin boards, permission to have announcements read over the P.A. system and inclusion in the yearbook. Religious organizations also must be voluntary and student led. Having students engage in a moment of silence during which they can pray, meditate, plan their day or engage in any other mental activity is also allowed. In early 2000, a federal court affirmed the constitutionality of the moment of silence law, which came into effect in April. Students can also organize prayers on school property outside of the classroom, i.e., conducting prayer meetings at the flagpole.
Students can carry a bible or other religious texts to and in school.
They can wear religious attire and are allowed to discuss religion freely to other students outside of the classroom. These are all well-known freedoms of the United States Constitution and yet not everyone is completely aware of these forms of speech. In summary, the law guarantees students fundamental religious freedoms while still requiring the school to maintain a religiously neutral environment, even if it requires limitations on teachers' freedoms as an authority figure. A June of 1996 court decision by the United States District Court of Mississippi covers many items, including teaching bible class and religious instruction in certain classrooms. People supporting prayer feel that it not only helps students start their day smoothly, it also helps students resolve personal issues.