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Illinois Silent Reflection Act
The Illinois Silent Reflection Act was passed in 2007 and requires that all public schools begin each day with a moment of silence for silent reflection, during which students may engage in silent prayer or reflection. This law was challenged in court, but the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld its constitutionality. The appellate court upheld the act in 2011, ruling that it was not an unconstitutional establishment of religion. This decision is in line with the Supreme Court's ruling in Kennedy v. Bremerton in 1984, which found that moments of silence can be constitutionally permissible. The Supreme Court in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District found that a similar moment of silence law in Washington was constitutional, as long as the state's intent was to promote quiet reflection rather than religious worship.
Possible concerns raised by students and parents about the Illinois Silent Reflection Act might include worries that this could be used to promote religious prayer or indoctrination in public schools. Additionally, some may feel that this infringes on their right to free speech as it limits the ability to use this time for other purposes. Another concern is that it may be perceived as promoting or endorsing a particular religion, or that it may make students who do not wish to participate feel uncomfortable or marginalized. Some might even argue that a moment of silence is not an effective way to promote reflection or quiet contemplation.
I would say that moments of reflection can be helpful in gathering ones thoughts, and that the state should not prohibit them just because some might take the opportunity to pray. Prayer is not illegal and should not be made illegal, just because some object to it. The court was right to uphold the Act, and make moments of reflection available to students.
References
Illinois General Assembly. (2022). (105ILCS20/) Silent Reflection and Student Prayer
Act. Retrieved from https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1008&ChapterID=17
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