Period of silence

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-115 — under General Provisions.

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-115

(a) A public school in this state shall observe a one-minute period of silence at the beginning of school each school day.

(b) During the period of silence a student may, without interfering with or distracting another student:(1) Reflect;(2) Pray; or(3) Engage in a silent activity.

(1) Reflect;

(2) Pray; or

(3) Engage in a silent activity.

(c) A teacher or school employee in charge of a public school classroom shall ensure that all students remain silent and do not interfere with or distract another student during the period of silence.