How does the consent of a student or their guardian play a role in their participation in religious instruction or worship activities at recognized state-funded institutions?
The consent of a student or their guardian plays a role in their participation in religious instruction or worship activities at recognized state-funded institutions by giving them the option to opt-out of these activities. According to Article 28(3), no person attending any educational institution recognized by the state or receiving aid out of state funds can be required to take part in any religious instruction imparted in such institution or attend any religious worship conducted in the institution or premises attached thereto. The student's or guardian's consent is needed before they are compelled to participate in these activities, providing them with the freedom to choose whether or not to engage in religious instruction or worship at state-funded institutions.