Oklahoma Supreme Court halts US religious public charter school
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has blocked the establishment of America’s first taxpayer-funded religious charter school.
The ruling against St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Catholic Charter School marks a significant victory for advocates of church-state separation and public education.
Attorney General Gentner Drummond led the legal challenge, arguing that the school’s approval violated constitutional principles.
Supporters of the decision, including faith groups and civil liberties organizations like the ACLU, hailed it as safeguarding religious freedom and preventing public funds from supporting religious teachings.
However, proponents of the school expressed disappointment, signaling likely appeals to federal courts.
The controversy underscores ongoing debates over the role of religion in public education across the US.
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