A Michigan elementary school initially prohibited two students from performing Christian worship songs at a school talent show, citing concerns over the separation of church and state. However, after intervention from the legal group First Liberty Institute, who warned the school about potential First Amendment violations, the school's superintendent acknowledged staff's unfamiliarity with religious expression guidelines and confirmed that such songs would be permitted. This incident highlights ongoing debates about religious expression in public schools.
"Upon review, it was determined that school staff were unfamiliar with the legal guidelines concerning religious expression in a public school setting," said Superintendent James Antoine.
"That's Who I Praise" and "Up and Up" were initially deemed inappropriate for performance due to their religious content, according to school officials.
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