Arrr! The high court be ponderin’ a scheme to launch the first treasure-filled school o' faith, funded by the king’s gold!
2025-01-31
Arrr matey! The High Court be settin’ sail on a grand debate this Friday, ponderin’ a scheme to launch the nation’s first treasure-laden religious school, funded by the good folk of Oklahoma! Aye, ‘tis a curious venture fit for a jolly crew of scallywags!
Ahoy, mateys! Gather 'round as we spin a yarn 'bout the Supreme Court, that grand assembly of legal buccaneers, fixin’ to weigh anchor on a most curious matter. They be ponderin' whether to allow the first-ever religious charter school to set sail—a venture that might stir the pot o' school choice and faith practices.In the tale, two cases be comin’ together like a fine rum and a splash o’ seawater: the noble Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board’s tussle with Drummond and the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. The Archdiocese o’ Oklahoma proposed a K-12 online school, but some landlubbers—including parents and faith leaders—hoisted the Jolly Roger against it, sayin’ it be unconstitutional.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court, in a quick skirmish, declared that fundin’ a religious charter school from the public coffers be a breach of the First Amendment. “A charter school be a public school!” shouted Justice Winchester, as he waved his gavel like a cutlass. But fear not, for Alliance Defending Freedom claims this be about fair play for all religions.
As the court prepares for battle in April, the winds of school choice be blowin’ fierce, and all eyes be watchin’ how this ship will sail. Will the pirates of religious freedom claim their treasure, or will the state keep its cannons aimed? Stay tuned, ye scallywags! Arrr!