The Oklahoma Supreme Court heard arguments in a case regarding the establishment of a publicly funded religious charter school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic School. The school, operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa, would be the first of its kind in the nation and incorporate Catholic beliefs into its curriculum and campus life. Opponents, including the state’s Republican attorney general, argue that public funding for a religious school violates the separation of church and state. Proponents point to recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings supporting religious programs’ access to taxpayer dollars. The case raises questions about the boundaries between religion and public education, with the justices seeming skeptical of arguments that the school is a private entity and not public. The decision could set a major precedent for the country. The lawsuit facing the school involves legal battles and backlash from various groups, including parent activists, faith leaders, and education advocates. State Superintendent Ryan Walters, known for his conservative views, has also been involved in efforts opposing the school. The ongoing legal fight highlights the contentious debate over the intersection of religion and public education in Oklahoma and could have far-reaching implications.
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Oklahoma Supreme Court to Consider Case of First Religious Charter School in the US
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