Supreme Court To Weigh Case on Faith-Based Charter Schools

(From EdSurge) The U.S. Supreme Court will hear St. Isidore of Seville v. Drummond, a case about an Oklahoma Catholic school denied a public charter application. The school claims this is religious discrimination, while the state argues using public funds for religious education violates the Constitution. The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down the charter application, prompting an appeal. The case could redefine the separation of church and state, determining whether denying public funds to religious schools violates the First Amendment or if funding them breaches the establishment clause. A ruling could impact religious charter schools nationwide. Oral arguments are set for April 30.

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