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Are public school districts legally allowed to host events in community churches?

by Guest21344 | earlier

I know that given certain circumstances, public schools are allowed to rent out space to religious groups, organizations and churches (as well as non-religious groups and organizations) whenever classes are not in session.

However, my question concerns the legality of a public school district to host an event, for employees or students, at one of the community's churches. Feel free to add additional, related insight.

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I can't imagine why it wouldn't be legal. Certainly, as long as they aren't endorsing or prosletyzing for the church in question. Just as a school is just another building, when school is not in session, a church is just a building in between services.
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Well, we generally have a gathering at the church after Friday night football games. I really don't think that is a school related function though. I really don't know.
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Sometimes people get irritated and question it, but for the most part, as long as there's not a religious service going on at the time, it's fine. In my town in particular, the church is the biggest place to actually hold a function anywhere nearby, so we use it.
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