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72-9929 “Periods of silence” authorized.

72-9929. “Periods of silence” authorized. In each public school classroom the teacher in charge may observe a brief period of silence with the participation of all the pupils therein assembled at the opening of every school day. This period shall not be conducted as a religious exercise but shall be an opportunity for silent prayer […]

72-9930 Sectarian doctrines; Holy Scriptures.

72-9930. Sectarian doctrines; Holy Scriptures. No sectarian or religious doctrines shall be taught or inculcated in any of the public schools of a city; but nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the reading of the Holy Scriptures, without note or comment. History: L. 1951, ch. 395, § 42; July 1.

72-9931 Secret fraternity of school organization.

72-9931. Secret fraternity of school organization. It shall be unlawful for the pupils of any high schools to participate in or be members of any secret fraternity or secret organization whatsoever that is in any degree a school organization. History: L. 1907, ch. 320, § 1; May 27; R.S. 1923, 72-5311.

72-9933 Teacher exchange program; participation authorized.

72-9933. Teacher exchange program; participation authorized. (a) The board of education of any school district may grant to a teacher of the district a leave of absence with full pay for a period of not more than one year to permit such teacher to teach in a foreign state under the provisions of the teacher […]

72-9935 Employment of lobbyists; validation of prior expenditures; definitions.

72-9935. Employment of lobbyists; validation of prior expenditures; definitions. (a) The board of education of any school district is hereby authorized to offer employment to and employ lobbyists and other persons for lobbying and to pay any expenses incurred in connection therewith from the general fund of the school district. (b) All expenditures heretofore made […]