Oklahoma Approves First-Ever Taxpayer-Funded Religious Charter School Despite Legal and Ethical Concerns

The Oklahoma State Board of Education approved a virtual charter school to be operated by the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.
The school will teach a religious curriculum using taxpayer funds, raising constitutional questions about separation of church and state.
The state attorney general warned the approval violates the Oklahoma constitution, while advocacy groups plan to pursue legal action.
Supporters argue the move protects religious freedom, but critics argue it favors the Catholic church and uses public funds for religious indoctrination.
The approval could set a precedent for public funding of religious schools nationwide if allowed to proceed without legal challenge.