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Protecting Personal Prayer in Public Schools

This bill aims to ensure students can freely engage in personal prayer in public elementary and secondary schools. It creates a way for individuals to sue those who restrict this freedom, strengthening the right to religious expression in educational settings.
Key points
Students are explicitly granted the right to personal prayer in public schools.
Individuals can sue those who violate this right, potentially leading to damages or court orders.
The bill emphasizes that the U.S. Constitution neither mandates nor permits suppressing personal religious expression.
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Print number: 118_HR_5187
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Process start date: 2023-08-11