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Pennsylvania high school coaches stop praying with students (January 9, 2018)

Where: Cocalico and Solanco school districts in Lancaster County.

Violation: After a football game between the two schools this past November, the coaches gathered their teams together in the middle of the field to say a prayer.

Outcome: FFRF was informed on Jan. 9 that the Cocalico athletic director sent a letter to district coaches, noting that as employees of a public school system, they may not participate in prayer at an athletic event.

FFRF attorney who handled the case: Legal Intake Attorney Madeline Ziegler.

Freedom From Religion Foundation