Alabama House approves school prayer, Pledge of Allegiance amendment

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 780

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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A bill requiring schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and allow students to initiate and lead school prayer passed in the Alabama State House of Representatives Tuesday, but not without significant changes.

HB 511, sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram, R-Pike Road, is a constitutional amendment that would allow student-led and student-initiated prayer within public school classrooms.

“I’m not trying to cram religion down anyone’s throat or make it to where they’re mandated …

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