MICHIGAN STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Whereas, the United States Constitution provides for the separation of church and state; and

Whereas, the Constitution of the State of Michigan establishes the same doctrine of separation of church and state; and

Whereas, the State Board of Education is concerned that the laws pertaining to this subject matter be vigorously enforced with regard to the public schools of this state; and

Whereas, the Michigan Attorney General has opined on this matter in Michigan Attorney General Opinion 4405; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, that the State Board of Education oppose the teaching of any course in religion in any public institution which is outside of the realm of a secular program of education.

Resolved, further that the State Board of Education recommend that any school district currently teaching creationism or any course in religion in an attempt to indoctrinate toward any particular belief or disbelief cease and desist such teaching.

Resolved, that the State Board of Education recommend to the Michigan Attorney General that the full force and effect of the Constitutions of the United States and Michigan and the Attorney General Opinion No. 4405 be vigorously supported and enforced with regard to the separation of church and state in all respects

Unanimously approved by the Michigan State Board of Education on 10 March 1982.