The Tioga ISD school board opted not to set a daily prayer time and scriptural reading period at its Monday meeting.
Multiple members said they feel the district offers opportunities for students to practice their faith without persecution in school.
“I don’t really see why the state feels they need to mandate that we set aside time for people to pray, because the God I serve, you can pray any time you want to,” board President Dallas Slay said. “You don’t need permission. I also don’t feel like state-mandated religion is religion.”
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