[BenKenobi]

“So unless the youth can show that the Rosary in question was more than a necklace to him I believe that the school would be within its rights to prohibit the wearing of the Rosary.”

That’s not how the first amendment works.

[wintertime]

How can some prove what they **think**. What you going to do? Is there some sort of magical MRI than read the intention's of one’s heart?

There is no such thing and a religiously neutral education and government should get out of it. Work toward complete privatization of all education. That is the only solution that is compatible with the First Amendment and freedom of conscience.

[wintertime]

One more thing: This snot of a kid would likely be better off in a private school where he ( and his parents) would be subjected to the full force of natural consequences.