Religious Displays & Holiday Celebrations

• Florey v. Sioux Falls School District - http://www.belcherfoundation.org/florey_v_sioux_falls_school_district.htm

• The Christmas program was outside the boundaries of what is allowed under the Establishment Clause

• Developed committee and rules to be sure no religious exercise was part of a sanctioned school activity

• Opponents interpreted these rules as advancing or inhibiting religion

• Sioux Falls School District was found not to be in violation of the First Amendment