Separation of Church and State in Schools

This chapter examines pivotal Supreme Court rulings from the 1960s that declared school-organized prayer and mandatory Bible readings unconstitutional. It delves into the First Amendment's implications for religious expression in public education and explores the ongoing debate over the balance between individual religious freedoms and the separation of church and state. The chapter also highlights students' rights to express their beliefs while ensuring that school officials do not endorse or mandate religious practices.