Voluntary School Prayer Protection Act of 2025

# Voluntary School Prayer Protection Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would restrict the Department of Education's ability to fund public schools that limit student-led, voluntary prayer. Under the proposed law, schools could lose federal education funding if they have policies that prevent students from voluntarily praying in school, as long as that prayer is constitutionally protected (meaning student-initiated rather than school-sponsored). Essentially, it uses federal funding as leverage to ensure schools allow voluntary prayer. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill affects public school districts and states that receive federal education funding, as well as students who wish to pray voluntarily at school. Current constitutional law already protects student-initiated prayer in schools—students can pray voluntarily on their own time.

This bill would penalize schools financially if they're perceived as restricting such activity. The bill only applies to constitutionally protected prayer, meaning it doesn't require schools to allow prayer that's school-sponsored or that infringes on other students' rights. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. No action has been taken as of now.