Mississippi Open to Religion Act requires schools to offer daily prayer and Bible reading.
The Mississippi Open to Religion Act mandates that the governing boards of school districts and public charter schools adopt policies allowing students and employees to participate in daily prayer and Bible reading. Participation is voluntary and requires signed consent forms from employees or parents/guardians of students. The act prohibits prayer or religious text reading over public address systems and ensures such activities do not substitute for instructional time. The attorney general must provide advice and a model consent form.
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