News Release
For Immediate Release: 12.11.24
Contact: John Manning, media@firstliberty.org
Direct: 972-941-4453
New York School Reverses Course, Allows Student Bible Club to Meet with Full Sponsorship
The Bible club was previously denied full recognition and sponsorship due to its religious nature.
Waterville, NY—First Liberty Institute, along with C. Kevin Marshall and Michael Bradley from Jones Day, announced today that the Waterville Central School District will now allow the student-led Bible club to meet as a school-sponsored club along with all current non-curricular clubs. Last night, the Board of Education, by resolution, formally established the Bible Study Club.
“We are grateful that the school district now recognizes the constitutional right of this club to meet with equal funding, support, and recognition afforded to all other clubs,” said Keisha Toni Russell, Senior Counsel for First Liberty Institute. “Schools should always respect the religious beliefs of their students. This is a victory for students of all faiths and a reminder that all people have a constitutional right to express their religious beliefs, pray, and study the Bible even in a public school setting.”
“I’m excited about starting the Bible Club with all those interested in studying and learning about the Bible,” said Elijah Nelson, the student who sought to form the club.
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