N.Y. EDN Law § 3029-A
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Silent meditation in public schools
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§ 3029-a. Silent meditation in public schools. 1. In each public\nschool classroom, the teacher in charge may, or if so authorized or\ndirected by the board of education by which he is employed, shall, at\nthe opening of school upon every school day, conduct a brief period of\nsilent meditation with the participation of all the pupils therein\nassembled.\n 2. The silent meditation authorized by subsection one of this act is\nnot intended to be, and shall not be conducted as, a religious service\nor exercise, but may be considered as an opportunity for silent\nmeditation on a religious theme by those who are so disposed, or a\nmoment of silent reflection on the anticipated activities of the day.\nAs used in subdivision one of this section the term "participation"\nshall be construed to permit seated participation and not to require any\npupil to stand.\n
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