Sectarian Publications Prohibited -- Religious Materials Allowed -- Prayer Permitted

(1) (a) A publication of a sectarian or denominational character may not be distributed in any school. Instruction may not be given advocating sectarian or denominational doctrines. (b) This subsection (1) does not prohibit: (i) a school library from including the Bible or other religious material having cultural, historical, or educational significance; (ii) a pupil from reading from the Bible or other religious material during free reading time; or (iii) a student from initiating or participating in a conversation about religion, religious beliefs, or religious practices. with another student or a teacher. (c) If a school, class, or course has requirements for self-selected reading, a pupil must be allowed to read from the Bible or other religious material to meet those requirements. (2) Prayer is permitted in a school, on school grounds, and at school-sponsored events, but a person may not be compelled to pray. The school day may begin with a prayer.