A coalition of religious leaders is urging Florida Governor Rick Scott to veto controversial legislation that would require school districts to allow students to deliver “inspirational messages,” including religious proselytizing during mandatory school assemblies. In a letter to the Governor the group argues the measure is both unlawful and a bad idea.
[A]ll of us agree that this bill would violate the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and is disrespectful of the religious diversity that makes our state and our nation great. In order to prevent costly litigation to local school districts, and protect the rights of all public-school students, we urge you to veto this misguided legislation.
