AR SB556

Public school districts must treat students' voluntary religious viewpoint expression the same as secular viewpoint expression on otherwise permissible subjects and cannot discriminate based on religious content.

School districts must adopt policies establishing a limited public forum for student speakers at all school events, including graduation ceremonies, that does not exclude religious viewpoint expression.

Student speakers' religious expression must be accompanied by a disclaimer stating the speech does not reflect school district endorsement, sponsorship, or position, which can be provided in writing or orally.

Students may express religious viewpoints in homework, classwork, artwork, and other assignments without discrimination, and grading must be based on ordinary academic standards rather than religious content.

The Attorney General may request that First Liberty Institute prepare and present a legal defense of this act if its legality or constitutionality is challenged in court.