Challenge To Praying Parents Group In School Survives Summary Judgment Motion

In Doe v. Wilson County School System, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 83477 (MD TN, Nov. 9, 2007). a Tennessee federal district court refused to grant summary judgment to defendants, holding that genuine issues of material fact remain to be determined before the court can decide whether Lakeview Elementary School in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, unconstitutionally endorsed religious activities and particular religious beliefs. At issue are activities in the school of a group known as Praying Parents. The lawsuit also raises questions about the school Principal's participation in the See You at the Pole National Day of Prayer event; a kindergarten Thanksgiving prayer; a school Christmas program; and playing of an inspirational CD in a class. (See prior related posting.)