U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond
Apr 30, 2025
In this discussion, representatives argue about the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond case. They dive into whether private schools' actions count as state actions when under contracts to provide free education. Key topics include the complexities of religious curriculum, the implications of the Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses, and the legal boundaries charter schools navigate. The talk reveals tensions between educational diversity, state control, and religious freedoms within Oklahoma's charter school landscape.
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Oklahoma's Charter Excludes Religion
- Oklahoma's charter school program encourages private innovation with broad autonomy in mission and curriculum.
- However, it excludes religious groups entirely, which raises Free Exercise Clause concerns under recent Supreme Court precedents.
No State Creation or Control of St. Isidore
- The key test for a government entity is state creation and control, both absent for St. Isidore.
- St. Isidore is privately created and controlled with only government oversight, not control.
Board's Limited Curriculum Review
- The state board reviews charter school curriculum only at a high level to ensure state standards.
- It does not delve into the religious or subject-matter specifics, avoiding Establishment Clause entanglement.