Alabama schools could lose millions for skipping daily pledge, prayer
Alabama lawmakers debated Wednesday whether to require schools to start their day with the Pledge of Allegiance and a Judeo-Christian prayer. If a school refuses, it could lose a quarter of its annual state funding.
Alabama Schools Could Lose Millions for Skipping Daily Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer
Alabama lawmakers are weighing a new rule that could require schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and a Judeo-Christian prayer at the beginning of the day—or forfeit state funding. The proposal,
Bill would require daily prayer in Alabama schools at the risk of slashing funds
A bill in the Alabama House of Representatives would cause public schools lose funding if they do not implement a daily prayer. HB231, sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram, would hold local boards of education to a 25% budget reduction if found in violation of the proposed amendment.
'Just ethics': Alabama threatens funding for schools that don’t say Pledge of Allegiance and prayer
A bill proposed in Alabama would require schools to begin each day with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer -- or else, the school will lose millions in funding. Lawmakers debated the bill on Wednesday,
An Alabama Bill Would Require Public Schools to Perform a Daily Pledge and Prayer. Schools That Refuse Could Lose Millions in Funding
Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill requiring daily school prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, with noncompliance risking 25% funding cuts.
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'An example to students': Brevard school board discusses adding prayer at meetings
“This practice not only honors our country's long-standing tradition ... out at a future work session. Current school board policy: no formal prayer District policy on religious/patriotic ...
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Opinion | Instead of school prayer, we should mandate constitutional training for lawmakers
If the Alabama Legislature wants to mandate something, try requiring that they actually read the Constitution.