Section 20-7-112 - Sectarian publications prohibited - religious materials allowed - prayer permitted(1)(a) A publication of a sectarian or denominational character may not be distributed in any school. Instruction may not be given advocating sectarian or denominational doctrines.(b) This subsection (1) does not prohibit: (i) a school library from including the Bible or other religious material having cultural, historical, or educational significance;(ii) a pupil from reading from the Bible or other religious material during free reading time; or(iii) a student from initiating or participating in a conversation about religion, religious beliefs, or religious practices. with another student or a teacher.(c) If a school, class, or course has requirements for self-selected reading, a pupil must be allowed to read from the Bible or other religious material to meet those requirements.(2) Prayer is permitted in a school, on school grounds, and at school-sponsored events, but a person may not be compelled to pray. The school day may begin with a prayer.Amended by Laws 2023, Ch. 280,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2023.Amended by Laws 2023, Ch. 281,Sec. 1, eff. 4/27/2023.En. 75-7521 by Sec. 392, Ch. 5, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 75-7521; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 367, L. 1989.