Mississippi § 37-13-4 - Voluntary participation in prayer generally.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 37-13-4 — Voluntary participation in prayer generally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-13-4. Voluntary participation in prayer generally.
It shall be lawful for any teacher or school administrator in any of the schools of the state which are supported, in whole or in part, by the public funds of the state, to permit the voluntary participation by students or others in prayer. Nothing contained in this section shall authorize any teacher or other school authority to prescribe the form or content of any prayer. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to amend or repeal the provisions of Section 37-13-4.1 but shall be considered as supplemental and in addition to the provisions of Section 37-13-4.1.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 37-13-4 cover?
Section 37-13-4 ("Voluntary participation in prayer generally.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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