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Federal government issues guidance on prayer in schools
- The U.S. Department of Education issued guidance on prayer in public schools linked to federal funding requirements to protect constitutional rights of religious freedom and speech.
- Secretary of Education Linda McMahon stated the guidance reaffirms First Amendment protections and safeguards free exercise of religion while protecting students from coercion to affirm religious beliefs.
- The guidance requires local educational agencies to certify compliance to retain federal funds and addresses freedom of speech, free exercise of religion, and prohibits government endorsement of religion in schools.
- Supporters argue the guidance clarifies the law and protects constitutional rights, while critics fear it may erode the Establishment Clause and favor one religion.
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(The Center Square) - The Department of Education published a guide on prayer in public schools, outlining requirements related to receiving federal funding.Read more
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Federal government issues guidance on prayer in schools
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education has issued guidance on prayer in public schools, outlining requirements that are tied to federal education funding.
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Total News Sources27
Leaning Left2Leaning Right9Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Right
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- 56% of the sources lean Right
56% Right
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C 31%
R 56%
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