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Board says no to a daily prayer and Bible reading period
What happened
On February 9, 2026 the board voted 4-0 not to adopt a policy for a daily period of prayer and Bible reading under Senate Bill 11.
Why it matters to families
State law made every board vote on this. Schools will not set aside such a period; students may still pray on their own.
The evidence
Signed resolution declining to adopt the SB 11 policy; February 9, 2026 recording (machine transcript) of the vote.
The source
Resolution declining SB 11 prayer-period policySee the full record for Detroit Independent School District.
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