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Voluntary School Prayer Protection Act of 2025
2/11/2025, 12:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 370
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 370
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.
Current Status of Bill HR 370
Bill HR 370 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2025. Bill HR 370 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2025. Bill HR 370's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of January 13, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 370
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 370
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 370
To 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.
To 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 370
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