Decisions of the United States Supreme Court have made it clear that it is not the province of a public school to advance or inhibit religious beliefs or practices. Under the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution, this remains the inviolate province of the individual and the church of his/her choice. The rights of any minority, no matter how small, must be protected. No matter how well intended, either official or unofficial sponsorship of religiously-oriented activities by the school are offensive to some and tend to supplant activities which should be the exclusive province of individual religious groups, churches, private organizations, or the family.

The Corporation shall not act as a disseminating agent for any person or outside agency for any religious or anti-religious document, book, or article. However, the use of such reading in connection with objective studies is encouraged.

Observance of religious holidays through devotional exercises or acts of worship is prohibited. Acknowledgement of, explanation of, and teaching about religious holidays is encouraged. Celebration activities are permitted, but it is the responsibility of all faculty members to ensure that such activities are strictly voluntary, do not place an atmosphere of social compulsion or ostracism on minority groups or individuals, and do not interfere with the regular school program or advance a religious belief.

The flags of the United States and the State of Indiana shall be raised above each school and/or displayed at other appropriate places during all school sessions, weather permitting. The flag shall be raised before the opening of school and taken down at its close every day.

Professional staff members may lead students in the Pledge of Allegiance at an appropriate time each school day.

I.C. 1-1-11-2
I.C. 1-2-2-1
I.C. 1-2-3-6
I.C. 20-30-5-0.5, 20-30-5-4.5
20 U.S.C. 4071 et seq.