The Equal Access Act allows students the freedom to meet on campus for the purpose of
discussing religious issues.
Students are free to express their religious beliefs through signs and symbols.
Freedom of speech is a fundamental right mandated in the Constitution and does not exclude
the school yard.
Distributing literature on campus may not be restricted simply because it is religious.
Students may pray alone or with others so long as it does not disrupt school activities or is
not forced on others.
The Supreme Court has said that only state directed Bible reading is unconstitutional.
The First Amendment does not forbid all mention of religion in public schools.
Students may be exempt from activities and class content that contradict their religious beliefs.
Music, art, literature, and drama that have religious themes are permitted as part of the curriculum
for school activities if presented in an objective manner as a traditional part of the cultural and
religious heritage of the particular holiday.
The First Amendment to the Constitutuion forbids Congress to make any law that would restrict the
right of the people to petition the Government (school officials).
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