Fine Line Between Right and Requirement

Due to the recent influx of Muslims to the United States, many people want districts to set policies concerning whether or not the school should provide accommodations for religious practices, and if so, what steps should be taken. While some districts have no problem accommodating students\u27 religious needs, others argue that accommodating one religion would require equal accommodations for all religions, which has potential to become overwhelming. The following analysis examines the different approaches arguing for and against the school\u27s obligation to accommodate the students\u27 right to practice prayer in public school; I propose that the most practical policy is for public schools to create simple, quiet spaces and excused time for students to practice their faith on school campuses