Tennessee School Sued Over "Praying Parents" Group

The ACLU of Tennessee filed suit in federal court this week on behalf of the parents of a kindergartener against the Wilson County (TN) Schools and various school officials. The lawsuit challenges Christian meetings and prayer events that are held at Lakeview Elementary School in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. The Tennessean reports today that the challenged activities include a "Praying Parents" group that meets in the school cafeteria during school hours and drops off fliers in classrooms to let children know the group has prayed for them. The Praying Parents group is featured on the school's website. The suit also says that the school observed "National Day of Prayer" by holding a student poster competition and handing out "I prayed" stickers to students.