But there is no constitutional right, as I understand it right now, in schools, that a period of prayer be set aside, or that prayer be allowed even if it is voluntary prayer. Certain types of voluntary prayer are not permitted under the Constitution. Certain types are permitted in the Constitution. But none is required by the Constitution.
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