The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a challenge to Colorado’s universal preschool program over whether Catholic preschools may participate while following their religious admissions policies.
The case, St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, concerns Colorado requirements that the state says exclude Catholic schools from the program, according to the Washington Examiner. The Los Angeles Times reported that conservative justices said states are not required to finance private schools, but cannot discriminate based on religion when they do. NPR described the dispute as involving whether religious schools can turn away some families despite Colorado’s anti-discrimination law.
The parish in Littleton, Colorado, is among the parties challenging the state’s aid rules, the New York Times reported. The excerpts did not state when the court would issue a decision.