They’re teaching the Bible during public school hours — and it’s 100% legal

By Billy Hallowell
Sunday, October 04, 2026

Can Christian students really pray, read the Bible and talk about Jesus in public school?

Kori Pennypacker, CEO of Bible2School and author ofBackpack Faith: Helping Your Child Live Confidently for Jesus in Public School, says many Christian parents — and even educators — misunderstand what students are actually allowed to do.

Pennypacker joins The Christian Post to reveal how parents can prepare their children to stand confidently for their faith, why “separation of church and state” is often misunderstood, and how Bible2School is bringing Bible classes to thousands of public school students during the school day.

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