5530: Respect for Religious Beliefs and Customs

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Religious beliefs of individuals and the preservation thereof shall be respected by all District personnel. Students holding few or no religious beliefs shall have this right respected equal to the respect bestowed upon those students possessing a specific set of religious beliefs.

Date of Revision
July 20, 1992
May 21, 2001
July 10, 2017
Reaffirmed
June 1, 2009
April 15, 2024

5530.1: Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs and Exclusion from Participation

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I. Respect for Religious Beliefs and Customs

All District personnel shall respect the private religious beliefs and customs of students. 


II. Exclusion from Participation

If any school program, practice or instruction infringes upon a student’s religious beliefs or customs, then upon written request for exclusion by the student’s parent or guardian, such student may be excused by the principal from participation in that part of the program, practice or instruction which infringes upon the student’s religious beliefs or customs. 

Date of Revision
August 20, 1992
May 21, 2001
July 10, 2017
Reaffirmed
June 1, 2009
April 15, 2024