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University of Florida changes Rules On Recognizing Student Religious Groups

By Howard M. Friedman

In a press release yesterday, Liberty Counsel reported that the University of Florida has changed its policy on the recognition of student religious groups. The University has added the following language to its rules:

A student organization whose primary purpose is religious will not be denied registration as a Registered Student Organization on the ground that it limits membership or leadership positions to students who share the religious beliefs of the organization. The University has determined that this accommodation of religious belief does not violate its nondiscrimination policy.

In connection with the rule change, the University has invited Gator Christian Life to return to its former status as a registered student organization. The University's Student Union announced the rule change on its website.

Full post as published by Religion Clause on January 24, 2009 (boomark / email).