Bible Reading in Public Schools

Act 14 of 1949, § 1516, under PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949.

Act 14 of 1949, § 1516

Section 1516. Bible Reading in Public Schools.--At least ten verses from the Holy Bible shall be read, without comment, at the opening of each public school on each school day. Any child shall be excused from such Bible reading, or attending such Bible reading, upon the written request of his parent or guardian.

(1516 amended Dec. 17, 1959, P.L.1928, No.700)