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GodsBigBlog: Does a Teacher Have the Right to Wear a Muslim Headscarf? A Nun’s Habit? A Sikh’s Turban? Not in Every State

September 3, 2009 By Barbara Falconer Newhall Leave a Comment

Three states still have laws on the books prohibiting public school teachers from wearing religious garments in the classroom.

According to the Associated Press, the century-old bans were originally aimed at Catholic clergy and religious. But more recent attempts by a Muslim and a Sikh to strike down these laws have failed.

For details, check out the Associated Press report.

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