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Why Religion & Values?
Why Religion & Values?
Within the First Amendment to the Constitution, it states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” CSD promotes freedom of religion and prohibits the inhibiting of its students and staff’s ability to worship as they wish.
From the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction:
Public schools must protect students from discrimination and harassment on the basis of religion-including a student's religious background, beliefs, dress, and expression. Religion and creed are protected classes under Washington law.
Harassment based on religion is a form of discrimination prohibited in Washington public schools. Schools must take steps to protect students and investigate possible discriminatory harassment-as soon as they know or reasonably should know-even if a parent or student does not file a complaint.
[Statement from community religious partners]
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Resources:
Resources:
To Read: Religion Equity in Schools by Paula Johnson, PhD.
To Watch: Why Should Schools and Religious Organizations Collaborate? by Irvin Scott
To Listen: Dress Codes & Religion Equity from Classnotes Podcast
To Do: OSPI Student Rights: Religion and Religious Practice (available in multiple languages)
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