Teachers and Coaches Can Pray

A measure that was designed to allow teachers and coaches to join with students in prayer – before and after school – received its final OK in the Tennessee House of Representatives this week.

Earlier this week, the Senate added a new amendment, with no debate and little explanation. Rep. Phillip Johnson, a Cheatham County Republican, tried to explain the addition in the House.

What the amendment actually says is that school boards may also approve other “constitutionally permissible religious activities on school grounds.” Those activities are not defined.

The bill now goes to the governor for review and his signature.
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