Texas SB380 allows school districts to implement a daily period for prayer and religious text reading, contingent on consent.

Texas SB380 amends the Education Code to allow school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to implement a daily period for prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious texts. Participation in these periods requires signed consent from students and employees, and they must be conducted in a manner that does not infringe on constitutional rights. The bill prohibits certain practices, such as using public address systems for these activities or allowing them to interfere with instructional time.

Texas SB380 allows school districts to implement a daily period for prayer and religious text reading, contingent on consent.

Texas SB380 amends the Education Code to allow school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to implement a daily period for prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious texts. Participation in these periods requires signed consent from students and employees, and they must be conducted in a manner that does not infringe on constitutional rights. The bill prohibits certain practices, such as using public address systems for these activities or allowing them to interfere with instructional time.