Religious Freedom in Public Schools
Religious freedom in public schools is protected by federal and state law. This guide explains students' religious freedom rights in public schools.
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07, 2015
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04, 2015
Oppose the Bible Becoming Tennessee’s Official State Book
Tell politicians that the government has no business promoting one religion over others.
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10, 2014
Smith v. Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners
Case No. 13-5957 (U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Knoxville, Judge Phillips) Plaintiff: Steve B. Smith Plaintiff-Appellees: David Kucera; Vickie F. Fogerty After a budget shortfall, the Jefferson County school board [...]
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03, 2012
Haywood High School Principal Proselytizes, Makes Anti-LGBT Remarks
Cooperating Attorneys: Amanda C. Goad, Staff Attorney for ACLU LGBT Project ; Heather L. Weaver, Staff Attorney for ACLU Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief; Galen Sherwin, Staff Attorney [...]
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12, 2011
Sumner County Board of Education Ends Endorsement of Religion in Schools
ACLU-TN Concerns Addressed in Settlement Agreement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2011 CONTACT: Hedy Weinberg, ACLU of Tennessee, (615) 320-7142 NASHVILLE – The Sumner County Board of Education voted last [...]
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05, 2011
ACLU-TN v. Sumner County Board of Education
(Case No. 3:11-cv-00408, U.S. District Court, Middle District, Nashville, Judge Sharpe) ACLU-TN Cooperating Attorneys: George Barrett and Scott P. Tift of Barrett Johnston. Plaintiffs: ACLU-TN, Jane Doe as the Natural [...]
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11, 2009
Religious Freedom and Holiday Displays in Clarksville
When the City of Clarksville’s annual Christmas on the Cumberland Celebration appeared to be singling out a particular religious view for favorable treatment, city residents contacted ACLU-TN. Upon investigation, ACLU-TN [...]
