LAKE TWP. ‒ Lake Local Schools says it will instruct coaches not to lead teams in prayer after the Freedom From Religion Foundation filed a complaint with the district.
“The district has reviewed its practices and legal obligations and responsibilities to both respect the rights of students/staff who wish to pray and to protect the rights of students/staff who do not wish to participate in prayer,” Superintendent Brett Yeagley said in a prepared statement. “No district employee will lead student-athletes in prayer.”
Students can choose to pray at athletic events, but coaches cannot lead prayers, he said…