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Texas schools halts Bible reading during the morning announcements (March 20, 2018)

Where: Houston Independent School District.

Violation: The principal of the district’s Energized for STEM Academy adopted a policy of including a bible reading during the morning announcements each day. The chosen bible passages were read directly by either the principal or another school employee over the school’s intercom.

Outcome: FFRF was informed that the practice was ended on March 20.

FFRF attorney who handled the case: Sam Grover.