Know your rights and use them!
In order for us to use our rights, we have to be educated on what our rights are. Check out the research below to learn more about what we can and cannot do in public schools.
ON LIBRARY SHELVES
Inclusion of a Bible in a school library is appropriate. Indeed, one federal court ordered a school to put a Bible back onto school library shelves, stating that “it is inconceivable that the Bible should be excluded from a school library.” The court concluded that “the Establishment Clause does not require that religious books be removed from the shelves of school libraries.” (christianeducators.org)
STUDENTS’ RIGHTS
Students are free to pray, discuss their faith, read the Bible or other religious texts, and invite others to share and participate in such activities during non-instructional time. (christianeducators.org)
Do you have questions about christian clubs, prayer at assemblies or athletic events? Click the links below!
TEACHERS’ RIGHTS
Did you know you can answer student questions about your faith or personal beliefs? You can have Bibles in your classroom library. You can teach about Religion in an objective way. You can use sacred/religious music, literature, historical figures if balanced and has an academic purpose.
“Let’s not leave Jesus in the parking lot, but take him with us into our campuses.”
PARENTS’ RIGHTS
As parents, it is vital to be involved in your student’s education. It is important to know the religious rights of your child so that you can teach them to live out their faith. Check out the information below to learn what your child’s rights are!
Organizations With Helpful Resources
Prayer:
Intercessors for America - largest national prayer ministry dedicated to praying for our government and leaders
Lock the Shields - prayer commitment for all public schools
Resources:
Brave Books - pro-God, pro-America children’s books
Christian Educators - a professional association of educators
Gateways To Better Education - promoting religious freedom in public schools
PragerU - promoting American values
Take Back the Classroom - removing porn from school libraries
School Clubs:
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) - Bible-centered organization to evangelize and disciple children in the Word of God
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) - Christian club for athletes
First Priority - provide resources for Christian students to legally form clubs and share the Gospel on the public school campus
LifeWise Academy - Bible education for public school students during school hours