In a move that sparks intense debate over the separation of church and state, the Supreme Court has announced it will hear a case challenging the precedent of religious neutrality in public education funding. Critics argue that approving the nation's first publicly funded Catholic charter school could erode the foundational principle of secular education, potentially diverting essential funds from public schools that serve all students regardless of religious beliefs.
Supreme Court Considers Controversial Case on Public Funding for Religious Schools
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null / Credit: RasyidArt/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Jan 24, 2025 / 18:50 pm (CNA). The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider an appeal to approve the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school, a case that could have weighty implications …
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The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear the case on Oklahoma's Catholic charter school represents a potential victory for religious liberty and educational choice. Advocates argue that a ruling in favor of the school would not only uphold the constitutional right to practice religion freely but also offer parents greater choice in their children’s education, challenging the monopoly of secular public schools on government funding.
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