Virginia § 22.1-203.1 - Student-initiated prayer
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 22.1-203.1 — Student-initiated prayer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.1-203.1. Student-initiated prayer
In order that the right of every pupil to the free exercise of religion be guaranteed within the schools and that the freedom of each individual pupil not be subject to pressure from the Commonwealth either to engage in, or to refrain from, religious observation on school grounds, consistent with constitutional principles of freedom of religion and separation of church and state, students in the public schools may voluntarily engage in student-initiated prayer.
1994, c. 799.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 22.1-203.1
What does Code of Virginia § 22.1-203.1 cover?
Section 22.1-203.1 ("Student-initiated prayer") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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