Oklahoma Supreme Court Reviews First Publicly Funded Catholic School Case

The court's decision could set a precedent for taxpayer funding of religious education in the United States.

Oklahoma's attorney general argues that the approval of a Catholic charter school violates state and federal constitutions.
Supporters of the school cite recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings as indicative of a more favorable environment for public funding of religious entities.
The proposed St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual Charter School would be open to students statewide, offering classes from kindergarten through grade 12.
Legal experts suggest the case could ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, potentially opening new avenues for school choice and religious education funding.
The case raises questions about the separation of church and state and the definition of public institutions.