The White House announced it is strengthening protections for prayer in public schools and protecting the flow of federal funds to religious organizations.
took steps Thursday to give religious organizations easier access to federal programs and he reaffirmed students’ rights to pray in public schools.
The expansion of faith-based groups’ ability to participate in government programs is a significant show of support for an evangelical constituency long a vital part of Trump’s base and it follows a Christian magazine’s call for his removal from office. “Our actions today will protect the constitutional rights of students, teachers, and faith-based institutions,” Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said in a statement.
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