Prayer in School � The Big Cases
�Teachers/School officials may not lead their classes in prayer, devotional readings from The Bible, or other religious activities.
lEngel v. Vitale, 370 U.S. 421 (1962).
�School officials may not attempt to persuade or compel students to participate in prayer or other religious activities.
lLee v. Weisman, 505 U.S. 577, 599 (1992).
�Private religious speech is fully protected by the First Amendment, even if it occurs in schools.
lCapitol Square Review & Advisory Board v. Pinette, 515 U.S. 553, 760 (1995).
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