Religion and Free Speech at School

OSSBA Staff Attorney Kim Bishop will discuss one of the important ongoing issues school administrators and board members deal with: religion and free speech. The most common religious activities that schools routinely have to deal with include prayer in school, material distribution to students, and requests to advertise on school property. We will review legal and policy considerations regarding religious activities on school premises while balancing and respecting the individual free speech rights of students.

Presented by Kim Bishop, OSSBA Staff Attorney

Workshop materials will be available for registered attendees the morning of the workshop through the OSSBA member portal.

This session will be recorded and made available through the OSSBA On-Demand Learning Library.

Have a question for Kim to address during the workshop? Submit it in advance here.

Religion and Free Speech at School is eligible for 2 ethics credits for school board members.

Registration is $100 for OSSBA members, $200 for non-members. Registrations are due on or before December 10. In-person registrations after the deadline are $125 ($250 for non-members). Notice of in-person registration cancellation must be received in writing by the registration due date for a refund (less a $25 cancellation fee). No refunds will be offered after the due date. Virtual registrations are not subject to a price increase or cancellation fee. 

In-person attendance will be spaced to allow for distancing, and in-person attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Masks will be available at check-in. Please note the safety protocols may change in accordance with local or state health directives.