Students will be released for religious instruction for a maximum of one hour each week upon the presentation to their Building Principal of a parental request in writing. The Building Principal will notify the Superintendent of Schools of the scheduled time of release of such students.
No new sequential material shall be presented, during the times of release, to students not participating in the released time program. However, new material may be introduced during such time for the purpose of enrichment.
Ref: 8 NYCRR ยง109.2
Zorach v. Clauson, 343 U.S. 306 (1952)
Note: Prior policy, Policy Manual, 6116, revised
Policy Adopted: January 29, 1997 Wayne Central School District
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