Student Prayer Rights Explained

Summary

Students in New York public schools have the right to pray individually or in groups during non-instructional times like lunch or recess. School officials are not allowed to encourage or discourage prayer, and it must be voluntary and non-disruptive. If you have specific concerns about prayer in your school, consider discussing them with a school administrator or seeking guidance from an education attorney.

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I mean minor from Suffolk New York
Hi Patrick! Are you looking for information about your rights as a minor or do you have a specific legal issue you'd like to discuss? Your location in Suffolk County, New York, can help me provide more accurate information.
I want to know about can I pray in school
Hi Patrick! In public schools in New York, you have the right to pray, but there are some rules you need to follow:
- You can pray individually or in groups during non-instructional time, like lunch or recess.
- School officials cannot encourage or discourage prayer.
- Prayer must be voluntary and not disruptive.
Do you have any specific concerns about prayer in your school?