Voluntary School Prayer Protection Act of 2025

2/11/2025, 12:53 PM

Voluntary School Prayer Protection Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the Department of Education (ED) from providing funding for public schools that restrict voluntary school prayer.

Specifically, the bill prohibits ED from providing funds to state or local educational agencies with policies that deny, or effectively prevent, individuals from voluntarily participating in public school prayer that is constitutionally protected.

Bill 119 hr 370, also known as the "Protecting Prayer in Schools Act," aims to prevent any State or local educational agency from receiving Federal funds if they deny or prevent students from participating in constitutionally protected prayer in schools. The bill seeks to uphold the right to religious freedom and expression in educational settings.

The bill specifically targets any actions taken by educational agencies that restrict or prohibit students from engaging in prayer activities that are protected by the Constitution. It emphasizes the importance of allowing students to freely practice their religious beliefs without fear of discrimination or censorship.

If passed, the bill would have significant implications for how schools handle issues related to prayer and religious expression. It would require educational agencies to ensure that students are able to participate in prayer activities in accordance with their constitutional rights. Overall, the Protecting Prayer in Schools Act is designed to protect and promote religious freedom in educational settings, ensuring that students are able to freely express their beliefs without facing any form of discrimination or restriction.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 370

Introduced on
2025-01-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Voluntary School Prayer Protection Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the Department of Education (ED) from providing funding for public schools that restrict voluntary school prayer.

Specifically, the bill prohibits ED from providing funds to state or local educational agencies with policies that deny, or effectively prevent, individuals from voluntarily participating in public school prayer that is constitutionally protected.

Bill 119 hr 370, also known as the "Protecting Prayer in Schools Act," aims to prevent any State or local educational agency from receiving Federal funds if they deny or prevent students from participating in constitutionally protected prayer in schools. The bill seeks to uphold the right to religious freedom and expression in educational settings.

The bill specifically targets any actions taken by educational agencies that restrict or prohibit students from engaging in prayer activities that are protected by the Constitution. It emphasizes the importance of allowing students to freely practice their religious beliefs without fear of discrimination or censorship.

If passed, the bill would have significant implications for how schools handle issues related to prayer and religious expression. It would require educational agencies to ensure that students are able to participate in prayer activities in accordance with their constitutional rights. Overall, the Protecting Prayer in Schools Act is designed to protect and promote religious freedom in educational settings, ensuring that students are able to freely express their beliefs without facing any form of discrimination or restriction.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit the provision of Federal funds to any State or local educational agency that denies or prevents participation in constitutionally protected prayer in schools, and for other purposes.

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Latest Summary3/18/2025

Voluntary School Prayer Protection Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the Department of Education (ED) from providing funding for public schools that restrict voluntary school prayer.

Specifically, the bill prohibits ED f...


Latest Action1/13/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.