Texas Faith Leaders Speak Out Against Mandated School Prayer, Citing Constitutional Concerns

Over 160 Texas faith leaders are urging school boards to reject policies that would set aside time for prayer and Bible readings, as allowed by Senate Bill 11. They argue that religious instruction is a family and community responsibility, not the state's, raising First Amendment concerns about the separation of church and state in public education. The upcoming March 1st deadline forces school boards to consider the legal implications and practical challenges of implementing such voluntary policies.