Can a charter school be religious? The Supreme Court decision about St. Isidore, a Catholic school in Oklahoma, could redraw lines around church and state in education

The Supreme Court will review whether Oklahoma can establish St. Isidore, an online charter school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. This case stems from a conflict where state Attorney General Gentner Drummond challenged the school’s contract on constitutional grounds. Supporters argue that a favorable ruling could significantly advance religious education freedom, while opponents fear it may blur the line between church and state. The case follows a trend in which the Supreme Court has increasingly favored government aid to faith-based organizations, raising questions regarding the future intersection of education and religion.

The ruling involving St. Isidore stands to be one of the most significant religious and education freedom decisions in our lifetime," noted Oklahoma's Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who backs the school.

At stake is whether… the Supreme Court may continue to expand the boundaries of permissible government aid to faith-based institutions and their students.

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