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Board opts out of school prayer period law
What happened
On January 20, 2026, the board voted 6-0 to opt out of Senate Bill 11, the 2025 Texas law that lets school boards set aside time each day for prayer and Bible or religious reading.
Why it matters to families
Hartley ISD will not set aside a daily prayer and reading period during the school day.
The evidence
January 20, 2026 minutes: 'Dan motions to opt out of participating in Senate Bill 11, Pieter seconds ... 6/0.'
The source
January 20, 2026 board minutesSee the full record for Hartley ISD.
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