Right to prayer? ... am i missing something?

This is for all religions right?

And it also allows for non-believers to be excused, right?

So why is it an issue?

I went to a religious school but was excused from all religious assemblies. I had no issue with those wanting to pray and would sometimes go to the assembly.

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Harmonium1923 · 51-55, M

It’s a long-standing debate in the US where the establishment clause of the first amendment prohibits the establishment of a state religion. Compulsory prayer or religious activity in schools has generally been found to violate that. But what’s less clear is whether schools can or should facilitate non-compulsory but clearly expected prayer by students—like a coach telling all team members to participate because it’s good teamwork.

That’s the general issue. I’m not familiar with the current case TBH.