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Is It Unconstitutional To Prohibit Faith-Based Schools From Becoming Charter Schools?, Stephen D. Sugarman Aug 2015

Is It Unconstitutional To Prohibit Faith-Based Schools From Becoming Charter Schools?, Stephen D. Sugarman

Stephen D Sugarman

This article argues that it is unconstitutional for state charter school programs to preclude faith-based schools from obtaining charters. First, the “school choice” movement of the past 50 years is described, situating charter schools in that movement. The current state of play of school choice is documented and the roles of charter schools, private schools (primarily faith-based schools), and public school choice options are elaborated. In this setting I argue a) based on the current state of the law it would not be unconstitutional (under the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause) for states to elect to make faith-based schools eligible for …


Part Of The Solution Rather Than Part Of The Problem: A Role For American Private Elementary And Secondary Schools In The 1990s, Stephen D. Sugarman Aug 2014

Part Of The Solution Rather Than Part Of The Problem: A Role For American Private Elementary And Secondary Schools In The 1990s, Stephen D. Sugarman

Stephen D Sugarman

No abstract provided.


Review Of Sowell "Civil Rights: Rhetoric Or Reality?", Stephen D. Sugarman Dec 1984

Review Of Sowell "Civil Rights: Rhetoric Or Reality?", Stephen D. Sugarman

Stephen D Sugarman

No abstract provided.