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5B10
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
• Requires Public Schools to post a
durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in a conspicuous place in each classroom
• The poster or frame must include
only a specific translation of the Ten Commandments, legible from anywhere in the classroom and be at least 16x20 inches
• Requires a school to accept any
privately donated poster or copy of the ten commandments that meets the size, content, and legibility guidelines for any classroom without a poster or framed copy
• It clarifies that a district may, but is
not required to use district funds to purchase posters or copies
Effective for the 2025-26 School Year
5B11
POLICY ON READING OF RELIGIOUS TEXT & PRAYER
• Allows a board of trustees to take a
record vote to adopt a policy requiring every campus to provide students and employees with the opportunity to participate in a p � riod of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text on each school day
• Requires the policy to:
0 Prohibit a student or employee
from being permitted to participate unless the employee or parent of a student submits a signed consent form that includes acknowledgement that they have a choice to participate
0 Require a statement that
participants have no objection to participation, and a waiver of their right to bring. a claim related to the policy
0 Prohibit the prayer and reading
of a religious text over the PA system
0 To specify that it may not be a
substitute for instructional time
0 To ensure prayer and reading
are not happening in the presence of someone who hasn ' t consented
• Allows an employee parent to
revoke consent and they can no longer participate until a new consent form is submitted
• Requires the AG to provide best
methods, a model consent form, and to defend the district in a cause of action related to the policy
Effective for the 2025-26 School Year