Schools; requiring school districts and charter schools to adopt a policy providing a period of prayer or religious text reading for students and employees on each school day; effective date.

The document header was changed from 'Engrossed' to 'House Committee Substitute,' and the legislative session details were updated to reflect the 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026).

Page numbering and request numbers were updated to match the new committee substitute format.

Minor formatting adjustments were made to the bill's title and summary section to align with the new version.

Added a requirement for a signed consent form that includes an express waiver of the right to bring legal claims, including those under the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

Modified the policy requirements to specify that prayer cannot be provided in the physical presence or hearing of anyone who has not submitted a signed consent form.

Added provisions stating that the state will be liable for legal expenses, costs, and settlements if the Attorney General defends a school in a lawsuit arising from the policy.

Added a new subsection clarifying that the policy does not prohibit voluntary prayer outside of the mandated period.