Justices Signal Support for Catholic Preschools in Colorado Funding DisputeReligious Exemption Fight Puts Preschool Access Rules at RiskColorado’s Preschool Rules Put Religious Freedom on Trial
The Supreme Court appeared poised on November 3 to back Catholic preschools challenging Colorado’s participation rules for its universal preschool program. The case concerns whether the schools can receive public funding while seeking an exemption from the state’s nondiscrimination requirement.The Supreme Court appeared likely on November 3 to favor Catholic preschools seeking an exemption from Colorado’s nondiscrimination rules. The case tests whether publicly funded providers can turn away families in ways the state’s program prohibits.The Supreme Court appeared poised on November 3 to support Catholic preschools challenging Colorado’s refusal to exempt them from its universal preschool rules. The schools say the condition forces them to compromise their religious beliefs to access public benefits.
