In an unsettling move that could undermine the foundational separation of church and state, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear cases on whether taxpayer-funded charter school programs should be forced to include religious schools, spotlighting the contentious case of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School in Oklahoma. Critics argue this could divert crucial public funds to religious institutions, blurring essential boundaries.
Supreme Court to Decide on Potential Erosion of Church-State Separation via Religious Charter Schools
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The Supreme Court said Friday it will hear a pair of cases challenging whether states can ban religious schools from taking part in their taxpayer-funded charter school programs. Oklahoma has denied St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School a place among…
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Jan-29
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In a promising development for religious liberty, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether states can unjustly exclude religious schools from participating in taxpayer-funded charter school programs. This comes after Oklahoma's questionable decision to deny St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School access, raising concerns over religious discrimination and the rights of parents to choose the best education for their children.
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