Dallas, other North Texas school districts say no to prayer period

A growing number of North Texas school districts have chosen not to set aside periods for prayer during the school day, citing existing policies and concerns over logistics.

Both Dallas and Rockwall ISDs voted Thursday not to designate time for prayer as outlined in Senate Bill 11. The 2025 state law gives districts until March 1 to vote whether to pass a resolution establishing a time for prayer.

Dallas ISD trustee Lance Currie, who noted he is Christian, said there is already prayer in schools…

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