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The complete 1962 U.S Supreme Court opinion in Engel v. Vitale, which held that the government may not compose an official prayer and require that it be read in public schools at the beginning of each school day.

• What was Engel v. Vitale?

• 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 say a prayer in school?