Ark. Code Ann. § 6-10-115: Period of silence

(a) A public school in this state shall observe a one-minute period of silence at the beginning of school each school day. (b) During the period of silence a student may, without interfering with or distracting another student: (1) Reflect; (2) Pray; or (3) Engage in a silent activity. (c) A teacher or school employee in charge of a public school classroom shall ensure that all students remain silent and do not interfere with or distract another student during the period of silence. Amended by Act 2013, No. 576,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1995, No. 397, § 1; 1995, No. 539, § 1.

(a) A public school in this state shall observe a one-minute period of silence at the beginning of school each school day.

(b) During the period of silence a student may, without interfering with or distracting another student: (1) Reflect; (2) Pray; or (3) Engage in a silent activity.

(1) Reflect;

(2) Pray; or

(3) Engage in a silent activity.

(c) A teacher or school employee in charge of a public school classroom shall ensure that all students remain silent and do not interfere with or distract another student during the period of silence.