Texas HB1425 would allow school districts and charter schools to implement a daily period of prayer and religious text reading.

HB1425 amends the Texas Education Code to allow school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to implement a daily period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text. The policy must ensure that participation is voluntary, with students and employees needing to submit a signed consent form to participate. The policy also prohibits the prayer or reading from being provided in the presence of those who have not consented or have revoked consent. The bill also ensures that the prayer period does not interfere with instructional time.

Texas HB1425 would allow school districts and charter schools to implement a daily period of prayer and religious text reading.

HB1425 amends the Texas Education Code to allow school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to implement a daily period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text. The policy must ensure that participation is voluntary, with students and employees needing to submit a signed consent form to participate. The policy also prohibits the prayer or reading from being provided in the presence of those who have not consented or have revoked consent. The bill also ensures that the prayer period does not interfere with instructional time.