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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

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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