The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to teach students about religion and its role as a vital force in the development of civilizations, as well as to foster a respect for religion and religious beliefs. In addition, the Board believes that it is the duty of the school district to ensure that every student fully understands the principle of religious freedom that is part of this country's heritage.
To fulfill these acknowledged responsibilities, the Board encourages only factual and objective teaching about religion. Instructional programs will: (1) focus on the role that religion has played in history or in the development of societies or cultures, and (2) educate students about the principle of religious liberty as one of the central elements of freedom and democracy.
November 12, 1992
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P. O. Box 2033
Hyde Park, NY 12538
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