Florida Allows Schools To Offer 'Inspirational Messages'

Lawmakers in Louisiana may be pushing for greater ties between religious teaching and public-financed schooling, but Florida has opted for its own tack in introducing religion back into public education. This month, the state implemented SB 98, which allows students to read and recite "inspirational message[s]" at all non-compulsory school events, including graduations, assemblies and sports events. Teachers and school officials remain barred from any form of proselytizing - but, according to the new law, they can neither interfere nor direct the students' speech.

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