It shall be lawful for any teacher or school administrator in any of the schools of the state which are supported, in whole or in part, by the public funds of the state, to permit the voluntary participation by students or others in prayer. Nothing contained in this section shall authorize any teacher or other school authority to prescribe the form or content of any prayer. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to amend or repeal the provisions of Section 37-13-4.1 but shall be considered as supplemental and in addition to the provisions of Section 37-13-4.1.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 13 - Curriculum; School Year and Attendance
§ 37-13-1. Uniform system of free public schools
§ 37-13-3. Doctrinal, sectarian or denominational teaching
§ 37-13-4. Voluntary participation in prayer generally
§ 37-13-7. Pledges of allegiance to United States and Mississippi flags
§ 37-13-9. Curriculum committee
§ 37-13-21. Health education programs
§ 37-13-41. Reports by school superintendents as to type and amount of work performed in each grade
§ 37-13-59. Career education; state coordinator; cooperation by state colleges and universities
§ 37-13-60. Career education; implementation of program by school districts; funding