Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
EDUCATION CODE |
Title 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION |
Subtitle E. STUDENTS AND PARENTS |
Chapter 25. ADMISSION, TRANSFER, AND ATTENDANCE |
Subchapter Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO STUDENTS |
Sec. 25.901. EXERCISE OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO PRAY
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A public school student has an absolute right to individually, voluntarily, and silently pray or meditate in school in a manner that does not disrupt the instructional or other activities of the school. A person may not require, encourage, or coerce a student to engage in or refrain from such prayer or meditation during any school activity.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.