Washington School District Settles Lawsuit Over Bible Hiding Policy

• The Everett School District in Washington agreed to pay $275,000 and apologize in a lawsuit settlement.
• The district required elementary school students to hide Bibles in sealed envelopes, leading to a lawsuit.
• The settlement includes a public apology and religious liberty training for the district staff.
• The lawsuit was brought by a Christian education organization on behalf of affected students.
• The district's policy was found to pressure children to hide their religious beliefs.