May students form religious clubs in public schools?
Under the federal Equal Access Act, 4 secondary public schools receiving federal funds must allow students to form religious clubs if the school allows other non-curriculum-related clubs to meet during non-instructional time. “Non-curriculum-related” means any club not directly related to the courses offered by the school. Student religious clubs may have access to school facilities and media on the same basis as other non-curriculum-related student clubs. The Equal Access Act protects the rights of students to form religious clubs. Outside adults may not direct or regularly attend meetings of such clubs. Teachers may be present at religious club meetings as monitors, but they may not participate in club activities. Public schools are free to prohibit any club activities that are illegal or that would cause substantial disruption of the school. May students be excused from parts of the curriculum for religious reasons? Whenever possible, school officials should try to accommodate the r
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