Bible Club Allowed in New York Public High School

STUDENTS HOLD HANDS IN PRAYER AFTER STABBING AT HIGH SCHOOL.

Recently the ACLJ assisted a high school student in starting a bible club at his public school in New York. The student had been told by the principal that he could not start a religious club because it was against New York law. The principal held this position although he did not provide the law or the school policy on the issue. The school freely allowed other clubs such as Chess Club, Jazz Band, and Gay Straight Alliance. After about three months of being repeatedly denied the ability to for... Continue Reading

Filed in: Free Speech | by CeCe Heil | 3:59 PM Jun. 1, 2012

Does “Tolerance” Trump a Student’s Religious Liberty?

We are happy to report that the religious liberty of a high school student who was initially forced to participate in school activities that violated his faith has been upheld. The Washington State high schooler was required to sing songs in a music class that violated his faith. The school initially responded reasonably, allowing the student to drop the class. However, the school principal reversed that decision, and replaced the student back into the class, in order for the student to learn ... Continue Reading