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THE
RIGHT to Meet with Other Religious Students.
The Equal Access Act allows students the freedom to meet on
campus for the purpose of discussing religious issues.
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THE
RIGHT to Identify Your Religious Beliefs through Signs and Symbols.
Students are free to express their religious belief through
signs and symbols.
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THE
RIGHT to Talk about Your Religious Beliefs on Campus.
Freedom of speech is a fundamental right mandated in the Constitution
and does not exclude the school yard.
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THE
RIGHT to Distribute Religious Literature on Campus.
Distributing literature on campus may not be restricted simply
because it is religious.
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THE
RIGHT to Pray on Campus.
Students may pray alone or with others so long as it does not
disrupt school activities or is not forced on others.
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THE
RIGHT to Carry or Study Your Bible on Campus.
The Supreme Court has said that only state directed Bible reading
is unconstitutional.
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THE
RIGHT to Do Research Papers, Speeches, and Creative Projects
with Religious Themes.
The First Amendment does not forbid all mention of religion
in public schools.
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THE
RIGHT to Be Exempt.
Students may be exempt from activities and class content that
contradict their religious beliefs.
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THE
RIGHT to Celebrate or Study Religious Holidays on Campus.
Music, art, literature, and drama that have religious themes
are permitted as part of the curriculum for school activities
if presented in an objective manner as a traditional part of
the cultural and religious heritage of the particular holiday.
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THE
RIGHT to Meet with School Officials.
The First Amendment to the Constitution forbids Congress to
make any law that would restrict the right of the people to
petition the Government (school officials).
