Home > Topics > Religious liberty > Religious liberty in public schools   What's on the horizon> By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar How far can public schools go in accommodating the religious needs of Muslim students? This question is presenting itself with increasing urgency, and it's a delicate balance to avoid doing too little or too much. FULL STORY>     Court: U. of Calif. didn't discriminate against Christian schools Federal judge says plaintiffs failed to prove that religious intolerance, rather than academic merit, prompted university system not to count courses. 08.13.08   Texas education officials give final OK to Bible classes Critics say board's vote doesn't provide specific guidelines to help teachers, school districts avoid First Amendment clash over religious freedom. 07.22.08 Last system update: Monday, September 8, 2008 | 09:09:42  SEARCH  MORE religious liberty in public schools issues > School prayer Religious holidays Student religious practices Released time Teaching about religion Pledge of Allegiance & religious liberty in public schools Religious clubs Public schools & religious communities Teachers' religious liberties Bible in school Distributing religious literature Graduation ceremonies Evolution & creation