Home > Topics > Religious liberty > Religious liberty in public schools   What's on the horizon> By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar How far can public schools go in accommodating the religious needs of Muslim students? This question is presenting itself with increasing urgency, and it's a delicate balance to avoid doing too little or too much. FULL STORY>     Ind. mom challenges school's released-time program Federal lawsuit says religious classes, which are held in church trailer that sits in elementary school's parking lot, violate establishment clause. 11.19.08   American Indian child can wear braid to La. school Curtis Harjo's religion requires that hair not be cut except in mourning; rule that he wear hair in bun suggested he must hide his religious beliefs, ACLU argued. 11.28.08 Last system update: Monday, January 5, 2009 | 16:15:28  SEARCH  MORE religious liberty in public schools issues > School prayer Religious holidays Student religious practices Released time Teaching about religion Pledge of Allegiance & religious liberty in public schools Religious clubs Public schools & religious communities Teachers' religious liberties Bible in school Distributing religious literature Graduation ceremonies Evolution & creation