The Florida Legislature has overwhelmingly approved a bill to allow student-led prayer in public schools, The Miami Herald reports.

Under the bill, which passed on Thursday, local school districts can decide whether to allow students to deliver "inspirational messages" at public events, but it bars the participation of teachers and school employees.

The U.S. Supreme Court in 1962 ruled as unconstitituional state-sponsored prayer in school.

Republican Gov. Rick Scott has indicated that he would sign the legislation, the Herald reports.

"As you know, I believe in Jesus Christ and I believe individuals should have a right to say a prayer," Scott says.

Backers of the bill say the concept of "inspirational" is open to interpretation but could range from Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech to the Pledge of Allegiance to a prayer.

Opponents argued that it would open the door to "religious indoctrination" or the spread of false information.

Miami-Dade School Board Chairwoman Perla Tabares Hantman tells the Herald she would be open to the idea, if it is deemed constitutonal.

The Sun-Sentinel reports that Rep. Irv Slosberg of Boca Raton warns of legal wrangling over the issue and says the only message the Legislature is sending is, "Hello, schoolboards" get out your checkbook."