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Abington School Dist. v. Schempp
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The complete 1963 U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Abington School District v. Schempp, which declared unconstitutional public school Bible readings at the beginning of the school day.
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• What was Abington School District v. Schempp?
• What is the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment?
• What court decisions relate to freedom of religion?
• Does school prayer violate the Establishment Clause?
• Is school prayer constitutional?
• Do students have a right to freedom from religion in public schools?
• Do students have a right not to recite the Bible in school?