Boerne Independent School District is one of a small group of school systems in the entire state — out of more than 1,200 districts and charter networks — looking to set up a voluntary daily period of prayer. One advocate tracking the prayer policy estimates fewer than 20 districts have adopted the religious period.
Boerne ISD is a departure from most school systems in San Antonio, as well, which elected to not establish the prayer period or an official time for reading of religious texts. Most districts decided not to create the designated religious time out of concern for administrative responsibilities and worries that some children may feel left out.
The Boerne school board voted 6-1 last week to pursue the prayer period under Senate Bill 11, a new law that passed in 2025. The prayer period could go into effect next school year, starting in the fall…