A state enacts a statute that permits one minute of mediation or voluntary prayer at the beginning of the school day.Does the law violate the Constitution?

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The statute allowing for one minute of mediation or voluntary prayer at the beginning of the school day violates the Establishment Clause of the Constitution, which prohibits the government from endorsing or promoting any one religion or religious practice. While participation in the prayer or meditation may be voluntary, the fact that it is allowed by the government in a public school setting can be seen as an endorsement of religion, which is not permissible under the Establishment Clause.

A State Enacts a Statute That Permits One Minute of Mediation