The public holds nuanced views on the role of religion in public schools

Fifty-eight percent of the public think it is okay for religious chaplains to provide support services in public schools. Around 4 in 10 feel teachers should be allowed to lead a class in prayer. Thirty-two percent think religion has too much influence on what children are taught in public schools and 38% think it has too little influence.

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