What is a charter school, really? Supreme Court ruling on whether Catholic charter is constitutional will hinge on whether they're public or private

In April 2025, the Supreme Court will assess whether Oklahoma can open the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, the first religious charter school funded by taxpayer money. The justices will examine the relationship between the First Amendment and charter schools—specifically, whether charter schools are public or private institutions. The Oklahoma high court previously ruled that religious charter schools violate both the U.S. and state constitutions. The outcome may redefine the balance between religious freedoms and public funding in education, as well as the rights afforded to students and teachers in charter settings.

The Supreme Court's decision will impact issues of religion and state, determining what rights students and teachers have at charter schools.

St. Isidore argues that if charter schools are private, the state's prohibition on religious charters violates the First Amendment's free exercise clause.

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