May 19, 2025: Graduation prayers
Why are religious prayers allowed at Tennessee’s public school graduations?
NashVillager · WPLN - Nashville Public Radio
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Show Notes
It’s commencement season across the state. And thanks to a law passed on this day more than 30 years ago, those public school graduations can include a religious practice, if certain rules are followed. Plus, the local news for May 19th, 2025, and how to speak up for a beloved species of butterflies.
Credits:
This is a production of Nashville Public Radio
Host/producer: Nina Cardona
Editor: Miriam Kramer
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP