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Supreme Court to Review Landmark Religious Charter School Case

4/25/2025

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The U.S. Supreme Court is set to examine Oklahoma's groundbreaking decision to approve St. Isidore Catholic Virtual School, the nation's first religious charter school. This pivotal case will explore whether the First Amendment compels states to permit such institutions, following a contentious journey where the state Supreme Court intervened to revoke its initial approval.

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The U.S. Supreme Court is set to examine Oklahoma's groundbreaking decision to approve St. Isidore Catholic Virtual School, the nation's first religious charter school. This pivotal case will explore whether the First Amendment compels states to permit such institutions, following a contentious journey where the state Supreme Court intervened to revoke its initial approval.