KY House Passes “Day of Prayer” Measure

Frankfort, KY. — The Kentucky House voted 79-18 to set aside one day each year for Kentuckians to pray or reflect on the state’s public schools and their students. House Bill 166 would designate “A Day of Prayer for Kentucky’s Students” on the last Wednesday of each September to coincide with the global See You at the Pole™ student-led school prayer event held on that day for nearly 30 years. HB 166 sponsor Rep. Regina Huff said the bill supports a time of student-led prayer or contemplation one day a year on school campuses statewide. Student participation in the event would be voluntary and open to all faiths and religious traditions. Also supporting the bill was Rep. John Blanton from Salyersville. HB 166 now goes to the Senate for consideration.