It's a rural school district in N.J. Grandson is 11. Daughter gets a call from the guidance counselor that

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a girl was trying to convince him that god was real. He argued that god is not real. He called her "grotesque." He was told that names are not appropriate ways to win an argument and to talk to a teacher or other adult if someone was pushing religion on him instead of arguing back.

Counselor then said that while he's not in trouble now, if it repeats, he may have an "HIB" (Harassment, intimidation bullying) report placed in his file.

Daughter then directed the counselor to the "Separation" part of the 1st Amendment and that the lad has the right not to have to hear about religion during school hours and on school grounds. Harassment, intimidation and religious bullying can work both ways.

The counselor kinda backed off the "bullying" routine after that.

In N.J., there is the "New Jersey Law Against Discrimination." "Religion and creed, including atheism, agnosticism and non-belief are protected statuses in areas of workplace and public entities."

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Daughter asked for family input:

"Since religion is protected, ask the counselor how this girl's "HIB" plan is coming along since she's bullying the boy on his religion."

"Tell your son that religious people are all nut jobs and just not talk about god in school. If it happens again, report to the teacher or principal."

"Like if a kid was a Christian or Jewish kid and she was spouting some Muslim stuff, this would absolutely not stand."

"Either keep it low key with just the guidance counselor or go full steam by calling the Board office and ask the contact information for the Board attorney."