Equal Access Act

• Under the act, a school must allow student groups to use the school media to announce religious activities and meetings on the same terms as other noncurriculum-related groups.

• Lunch-time and recess are also covered by the act.

• Student religious groups at public secondary schools receiving federal funds have the same right of access to school facilities as that enjoyed by other comparable student groups.

• Under the act, a meeting may include a prayer service or other worship exercise.