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NYC’s Plan for Prayer Break in Pre-K Classes Raises Concerns

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s ambitious plan to expand public pre-kindergarten for all 4 year-olds depends in part on the participation of Jewish, Christian and Muslim schools, under a proposal that would permit religious instruction and prayers during midday breaks.

But civil liberties groups are already objecting to the plan, which would take effect next fall, saying allowing a prayer break in a publicly funded classroom may violate the constitutional separation of church and state.

via NYC’s Plan for Prayer Break in Pre-K Classes Raises Concerns – ABC News.