Yes, but only if other “non-curriculum-related” groups have the right to use the school facilities during non-class hours. If so, then religious student groups must be able to meet as well. [5] A student group is non-curriculum-related if the subject matter of the group is not taught in a regularly offered course, the subject does not concern the body of courses as a whole, and participation is not required for a course and does not result in course credit. [6]  Therefore, a chess club, scuba diving club or community service club would be non-curriculum-related, but a French club at a school that offers French would be considered curriculum-related.  Meetings for religious clubs must be student-initiated, and school staff may not sponsor religious clubs, although they may be present at club events only to ensure order. People from outside the school may not lead, control, or regularly attend the meetings— although they may be invited speakers. [7]

Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties have rules that follow the guidelines in the federal Equal Access Act for student–organized religious activity. [8]  DC has nothing similar.

[5] Equal Access Act of 1984, 20 U.S.C. § 4071 et seq.; Board of Educ. of Westside Pub. Sch. v. Mergens, 496 U.S. 226 (1990)(requiring high school to allow student Christian Club, since it had allowed numerous other noncurricular clubs).

[6] Board of Educ. of Westside Pub. Sch. v. Mergens, 496 U.S. 226 (1990).

[7] These are requirements in the federal Equal Access Act, 20 U.S.C. § 4071 et seq.

[8] Prince George’s County Public Schools, Administrative Procedure 5150, Student Responsibilities, Rights and Involvement § IV(A)(3)(q); Montgomery County Public Schools, Regulation JFA-RA, Student Rights and Responsibilities § IV(J)(2).