School Choice & Religious Discrimination: A Story of the Illusory "Wall of Separation," Sour "Lemon Tests," and Overgrown "Baby Blaines"

Authors

Keren Kendil

Abstract

The significance of elementary school education in shaping a child's future, and the success of society, is immeasurable. The free public school system is built on the premise that every child deserves to have the equal opportunity to learn and succeed. However, this system overlooks the millions of children attending private schools due to their religious and moral convictions. This note delves into the imperative of ensuring universal access to quality elementary education for every child, irrespective of their family's religious affiliations or preferences for private schooling, highlighting the constitutional imperatives of ensuring that every child has the opportunity to receive a comprehensive and secular education, regardless of their family's religious convictions.

Recommended Citation

Kendil, Keren (2024) "School Choice & Religious Discrimination: A Story of the Illusory "Wall of Separation," Sour "Lemon Tests," and Overgrown "Baby Blaines"," Touro Law Review: Vol. 39: No. 4, Article 8.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.tourolaw.edu/lawreview/vol39/iss4/8