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>     Blog: Interview examines uproar over safe-schools official By Charles C. Haynes Conversation touches on Kevin Jennings controversy involving the U.S. Department of Education. 10.16.09   Federal judge: Lunchtime prayer didn't violate court order Settlement had prohibited school officials in rural Florida district from praying or promoting prayer at school events. 09.18.09 Last system update: Friday, November 6, 2009 | 17:37:51  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