得克萨斯州众议院通过法案,允许在学校进行自愿祈祷,引发关于教会和州的辩论。 Texas House approves bill allowing voluntary prayer in schools, sparking debate over church and state.

得克萨斯州议会初步批准了参议院第11号法案,该法案允许各学区留出时间进行自愿祈祷或宗教学习。 The Texas House has given initial approval to Senate Bill 11, which would allow school districts to set aside time for voluntary prayer or religious study. 参与需要父母同意,而且不能在上课期间进行。 Participation would require parental consent and cannot occur during class time. 该法案是丹·帕特里克副总督的优先事项,引发了辩论,批评者认为该法案违反了教会和国家之间的分离,支持者则声称该法案促进宗教自由。 The bill, a priority for Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, has sparked debate, with critics arguing it violates the separation of church and state and supporters claiming it promotes religious freedom. 预计该立法将由Greg Abbott州长签署。 The legislation is expected to be signed by Governor Greg Abbott.