Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.

SB 380 would allow Texas public school districts to establish a daily period for voluntary prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious texts, but only if they adopt a specific policy requiring parental or student consent. Schools implementing this policy must obtain signed consent forms acknowledging the right to opt out and waiving legal claims related to religious practices under the First Amendment. The bill prohibits using school public address systems for these activities and ensures the time does not replace instructional periods. Schools would choose whether to adopt this policy, with no requirement to implement it.