Eustis High School in Eustis Fla., will no longer permit a football coach to require prayer before team meals in the school’s cafeteria. FFRF received a complaint that the coach …
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FFRF assures religious signs only permitted during rental hours (September 11, 2014)
Elk Grove Unified School District in Elk Grove, Calif., took down signs promoting a local church after a complaint was filed by FFRF. Signs reading “AnswersChurch.com” with pictures of a …
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Illegal prayer (finally) ended at high school graduation (May 28, 2014)
Alexander High School in Alexander N.Y., will no longer conduct illegal prayer during graduation ceremonies. FFRF Senior Staff Attorney Rebecca Markert sent a letter on June 24, 2013, about an …
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Mandatory school meetings are not church services (September 3, 2014)
Dawson County School District in Gainesville, Ga., will no longer hold meetings for teachers in churches or force them to listen to prayers and sermons. A complainant reported to FFRF …
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Prayer at football games ended (September 3, 2014)
Wise County Public Schools in Wise, Va., will no longer allow school-sponsored prayer before football games. The prayer was delivered before each home game over the loudspeaker by a member …
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Senior center halts employee-led prayer (September 3, 2014)
Employees at a senior center in New Mexico will not lead prayers before federally-funded meals. FFRF was informed that staff recited a prayer before meals at the Eagle Nest Senior …
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Jesus portrait removed from high school locker room (August 21, 2014)
Religious iconography will no longer adorn the locker room of North Canton Memorial Stadium Complex in Canton, Ohio. A concerned student contacted FFRF to report that a portrait of Jesus …
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Bibles verses displayed at Post Office removed (August 19, 2014)
A post office in Richmond, Calif., removed bible verses posted at every employee time clock. A concerned employee contacted FFRF that a sign quoting 1 Peter 4:15 (“But let none …
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Teacher-led prayer stopped at elementary school banquet (August 12, 2014)
After a complaint by FFRF, Sandy Run K-8 School staff in Swansea S.C., will no longer lead prayer at academic banquets. FFRF learned that a school staff member led both …
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