Recreation officials in Prince George County say they will allow a youth-league soccer team with Bible verse references on their jerseys to play games and practices with the jerseys while the county continues to work on resolving what it still maintains is a constitutional church-and-state separation issue.

"The county is committed to prioritizing the experience and enjoyment of all participants in its Parks and Recreation Department sponsored activities," read a statement released late Sept 16 by Prince George spokesperson Hannah Thomas. "For that reason, while the policy review is pending, no player will be excluded or removed from participation based solely on uniform alterations, provided any uniform alterations are explicitly approved by the participant’s parent or guardian."

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