Courts
‘Legal zombie’ case keeps resurfacing in anti-school choice lawsuitsWhile most arguments against school choice aren’t new, opponents keep using a “defunct, discredited” Florida Supreme Court ruling from 20 years ago to fight education freedom today, a lawyer for EdChoice says. The Bush v. Holmes… Read More
Courts
Colorado Christian school challenges state ban on religious fundingThe outcome of a Colorado Christian school’s lawsuit could reshape American education by creating an avenue for religious schools to receive public funding. Riverstone Academy is suing the Colorado Commissioner of… Read More
Courts
Michigan families ask Supreme Court to overturn state’s Blaine AmendmentFive Michigan families are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn an anti-religious amendment in the state constitution. The plaintiffs argue Article VIII Section 2 of… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Why chipping away at the Blaine Amendments is important for school choiceWith 29 states currently considering school choice legislation, the education freedom movement seems unstoppable. But the legacy of a 19th century congressman hasn’t made it… Read More
Government
South Carolina voters could decide on state funds for religious schools(The Center Square) – The South Carolina House passed a measure allowing voters to decide whether to lift a provision that bars state tax dollars from benefiting religious or private… Read More
Government
South Carolina House approves resolution to repeal Blaine Amendment, which would smooth the road for school choiceSouth Carolina’s House of Representatives voted in favor of a measure to repeal the state’s Blaine Amendment, which prohibits state funds from benefitting religious or private educational institutions. Read More