Florida considers allowing publicly broadcasted prayers before sporting events

Published March 12, 2020 10:54am ET



The Florida House has passed a bill that would force the Florida High School Athletic Association to let schools publicly broadcast prayers before games.

“The FHSAA shall adopt bylaws or policies that require, prior to the start of all athletic events conducted under the direction and supervision of the FHSAA, including but not limited to Florida High School State Championship Series events, that each participating school be provided 30 seconds for opening remarks over the public-address system,” the legislation reads.

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