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Plainview ISD Keeps Prayer Policy Unchanged
School board votes 6-0 against adopting new policy allowing prayer and religious text reading in schools.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The Plainview Independent School District school board voted 6-0 against adopting a new policy that would have allowed for a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious texts on each school day. The policy was authorized under a recent state law, but the board opted to maintain the status quo.
Why it matters
This decision by the Plainview ISD school board highlights the ongoing debate around the role of religion in public schools. While some argue that students should have the opportunity to engage in voluntary prayer and religious study, others are concerned about maintaining separation of church and state in public education.
The details
The new policy was authorized under Senate Bill 11, which gave school boards the option to implement a daily period for prayer and reading of religious texts. However, the Plainview ISD board voted unanimously to keep their existing policy unchanged, opting not to adopt the new state-authorized provisions.
- The Plainview ISD school board voted on the policy on February 24, 2026.
The players
Plainview ISD
The Plainview Independent School District, a public school district serving the city of Plainview, Texas.
Plainview ISD School Board
The governing body of the Plainview Independent School District, responsible for setting policies and overseeing the district's operations.
Senate Bill 11
A recent Texas state law that authorized school boards to implement a daily period for prayer and reading of religious texts in public schools.
The takeaway
The Plainview ISD school board's decision to maintain its existing policy and not adopt the new state-authorized provisions for prayer and religious text reading in schools reflects the ongoing debate around the appropriate role of religion in public education. This decision highlights how local school boards are navigating these complex issues within the context of state laws and community values.
