The Supreme Court is poised to decide on a critical case regarding the funding of a religious charter school in Oklahoma. The case centers on the application of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which seeks approval from the state's charter school board. Justices are divided along ideological lines, with some arguing against excluding religious institutions from public funding. The potential ruling could significantly influence educational funding policies, particularly in how states navigate religious inclusion in charter schools amidst political tensions.
All the religious school is saying is don't exclude us on account of our religion.
When you have a program that's open to all comers except religion, that seems like rank discrimination against religion.
Our cases have made very clear... you can't treat religious people and religious institutions and religious speech as second-class.
This legal battle reflects a broader tension between religious freedom and public education funding.
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