Students: 1st Amendment & Religious Rights 

“This is undeniably a nation settled by Christians and founded upon Judeo-Christian principles. But it’s undeniable that the culture has become hostile toward many of those principles. There was once a time when it was normal to profess Christianity and adhere to Christian morality. But like Daniel, we now live in a culture that demands us to compromise our principles.” Robert J. Pacienza 

Internal Form: Student: I Need Help 

CCSD Public Concern Form 

Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) 

Conservative students: in Nevada public schools receive protections under general free speech laws rather than specific political classification rules. Their core safeguards include First Amendment rights, Nevada Constitution provisions, and parental opt-out options. 

Expressed Opinions: Students can share political thoughts, speak out, and talk about controversial objects

Federal Equal Access Act: Requires public secondary schools that allow any non-curriculum student-initiated clubs to meet to provide equal access to all students, prohibiting discrimination based on political, philosophical, or religious speech content. 

First Amendment: Protects student free expression rights on campus. School districts like the Clark County School District have settled lawsuits confirming that student groups cannot be barred or censored based on the content of their viewpoints. 

District Regulations: Local school board policies explicitly forbid discriminating against authorized student-led clubs based on their political or ideological orientation.

CCSD Policies: Schools must follow 

-protection under CCSD Policy 5139, Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion

-protection under CCSD Policy 5132, non-curriculum-related student groups, organizations, clubs)

-protection under/NRS 388.132/ CCSD Policy 5137, safe and respectful learning environment)

Religious Rights

Students in Public Education: Religious Rights and Values in Nevada Schools

Gateways: Religious Freedom 

• You can pray, read your Bible or other religious material, and talk about your faith at school.

• You can organize prayer groups and religious clubs, and you can announce your meetings.

• You can express your faith in your class work and homework.

• You can wear clothing with religious messages.

• You may be able to go off campus to have religious studies during school hours.

• You can express your faith at a school event.

• You can express your faith at your graduation ceremony.

• You can pass out religious literature at school.

Important dates:

October 1st: Bring Your Bible to School Day 

Religious Freedom Day: January 16th