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Boston, MA, May 22 – Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision leaves in place an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision that ruled the creation of a religious charter school in that state is unconstitutional. This decision reaffirms that charter public schools are in fact just that – public schools.
Tied decisions such as this do not set national precedent, so it is possible this issue will come before the Supreme Court again. If it does, we will be prepared to advocate to protect the public nature of our schools – just as we did in this case.
The Massachusetts Charter Public School Association believes deeply in the importance of a strong public education system that provides opportunities for families to decide which public school will best serve the needs of their children and enable them to thrive. High-quality public education should be accessible to all families, regardless of income, race, creed, or zip code.
For thirty years, charter public schools have been a vital part of the Commonwealth’s public education system, providing families options while ensuring that public funding remains in the local community and within the public education system. Today’s decision ensures that charter public schools can continue to operate as a vital public school option for students and families across the Commonwealth.
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The Massachusetts Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) is a school membership organization that is committed to ensuring that children and families of the Commonwealth have access to high-quality public schools. As the voice of one of the nation’s highest-performing charter public school sectors, MCPSA engages in public policy advocacy, communications, and best practice sharing and training aimed at strengthening educational programming.
Contact: Dominic Slowey: 781-710-0014; [email protected]
