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Daily 60-second moment of silence in all grades

Wendell School District #232 · By Ben Guzovsky · Published Oct 27, 2026, 2:49 AM UTC · Board record: Jun 16, 2026

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Excerpt from Regular Meeting - Jun 16 2026 attachment: New Policy #645 - Moment of Silence.pdf for Daily 60-second moment of silence in all grades — Official source excerpt: Regular Meeting - Jun 16 2026 attachment: New Policy #645 - Moment of Silence.pdf; editorial caption by Our School Board · source-evidence

What happened

Following a new state law, the board adopted a policy on June 16, 2026 requiring at least 60 seconds of silence each school day, when students may reflect, meditate or pray.

Why it matters to families

Teachers may not tell students what to reflect on; families are informed through the student handbooks.

The evidence

New Policy #645 attached to the June 16, 2026 agenda; April minutes note the state law takes effect July 1.

The source

New Policy #645 - Moment of Silence

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