Hawaii HB271 allows schools to provide time and space for student-led group or individual prayer.

Hawaii HB271 amends the state's education statutes to allow schools with students in kindergarten through sixth grade to authorize faculty and staff to provide time and space for student-led group or individual prayer on a weekly or more frequent basis. The bill ensures that no student is compelled to participate against their or their parents' wishes, and prohibits teachers or staff from admonishing, disciplining, or harassing students based on their participation or non-participation in prayer.

Hawaii HB271 allows schools to provide time and space for student-led group or individual prayer.

Hawaii HB271 amends the state's education statutes to allow schools with students in kindergarten through sixth grade to authorize faculty and staff to provide time and space for student-led group or individual prayer on a weekly or more frequent basis. The bill ensures that no student is compelled to participate against their or their parents' wishes, and prohibits teachers or staff from admonishing, disciplining, or harassing students based on their participation or non-participation in prayer.