What does the constitution say about religious instruction in state-controlled schools?

• A. No sectarian instruction shall be tolerated in schools of any grade or character controlled by the state, attendance at religious services is not required, and no sectarian tenet or doctrine is taught or favored
• B. Sectarian instruction mandatory in all public schools
• C. Religious instruction allowed but not in public schools
• D. Public schools must align with a specific religious denomination

Answer: (A)

The main concept is the strict neutrality of state-controlled schools toward religion. The Wyoming Constitution explicitly bans sectarian instruction in any school funded or controlled by the state, makes attendance at religious services unnecessary, and forbids teaching or favoring any sectarian tenet or doctrine. This combination ensures public education stays secular and not aligned with or promoting any religious belief.

That’s why the chosen statement is the best fit: it covers all three elements—no sectarian instruction, no religious service attendance required, and no sectarian tenet taught or favored—exactly reflecting the constitutional stance. The other ideas imply some form of religious instruction in public education or require alignment with a denomination, which contradicts the state’s prohibition on sectarian content in state-controlled schools.