Fort Worth ISD has rejected a new state law allowing districts to establish a prayer period during the school day.
The district joins a growing list of school systems, including Grapevine-Colleyville, that have voted against the proposal. Some North Texas districts, including Keller and Aledo, have approved it.
Senate Bill 11 passed during the last legislative session. It requires Texas school boards to decide whether to create dedicated prayer time during the school day. Districts must vote on the measure by March 1, 2026…