Effective 5/14/2019 53G-10-202. Maintaining constitutional freedom in the public schools. (1) Any instructional activity, performance, or display which includes examination of or presentations about religion, political or religious thought or expression, or the influence thereof on music, art, literature, law, politics, history, or any other element of the curriculum, including the comparative study of religions, […]
Effective 1/24/2018 53G-10-203. Expressions of belief — Discretionary time. (1) Expression of personal beliefs by a student participating in school-directed curricula or activities may not be prohibited or penalized unless the expression unreasonably interferes with order or discipline, threatens the well-being of persons or property, or violates concepts of civility or propriety appropriate to a […]
Effective 5/4/2022 53G-10-204. Civic and character education — Definitions — Legislative finding — Elements — Reporting requirements. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Character education” means reaffirming values and qualities of character which promote an upright and desirable citizenry. (b) “Civic education” means the cultivation of informed, responsible participation in political life by competent […]
Effective 5/14/2019 53G-10-205. Waivers of participation. (1) As used in this section, “school” means a public school. (2) If a parent of a student, or a secondary student, determines that the student’s participation in a portion of the curriculum or in an activity would require the student to affirm or deny a religious belief or […]
