How does this rule impact the relationship between religion and education, particularly in state-funded institutions?
The rule impacts the relationship between religion and education by ensuring that no religious instruction is provided in any educational institution wholly maintained out of State funds. Additionally, it mandates that no person attending any state-funded educational institutions or receiving aid from the state can be forced to participate in religious instruction or worship without their consent or the consent of their guardian if they are a minor. This rule protects individuals' freedom of religion and ensures that state-funded education remains secular, promoting equal opportunity for all faiths.