Oklahoma Approves First-Ever Religious Charter School
June 22, 2023
The state of Oklahoma recently approved the first-ever fully publicly-funded religious charter school in the nation.
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Oklahoma Schools Ordered to Incorporate Bible Education
July 23, 2024
Oklahoma schools have been ordered to incorporate Bible education into the classroom by the state's Superintendent.
Boston's Flag-Raising Program Does Not Constitute Government Speech
May 12, 2023
In a Supreme Court case last year, the court found the City of Boston's flag-raising program does not constitute government speech.
Supreme Court Decides Maine Must Fund Religious Instruction
October 28, 2022
The Supreme Court recently ruled that Maine must fund religious instruction at parochial schools if it also funds private, secular education.
Supreme Court to Reconsider Issue of School Prayer
June 10, 2022
The Supreme Court will revisit the issue of school prayer after it heard the case of a football coach who was fired for praying on the field.
Operation Christmas Child Tests Constitutional Limits of Kansas Public School
December 24, 2021
Last year, the Freedom from Religion Foundation was able to stop a Kansas public school from taking part in Operation Christmas Child.
Stimulus Package Includes Religious Organizations
May 1, 2020
Challenging the Constitution’s separation of church and state, the government will provide direct funding to churches as part of the stimulus package.
Florida Legislators Debate Proposal to Allow Pre-Game Prayers at Athletic Events
April 14, 2020
Lawmakers in Florida are currently considering a bill that would permit pre-game prayers at school-sponsored athletic events.
Illinois Township Asked to Stop Sponsoring Religious Trips
June 21, 2019
A town in Illinois was recently asked by the Freedom from Religion Foundation to stop sponsoring religious trips such as one to a Creationist museum.
Montana Court Strikes Down Tax Credit
January 1, 2019
The Montana Supreme Court recently struck down a tax credit for donations that fund scholarships for students at private schools.