The Quiet Time program included pushing religion on students, violating the First Amendment’s Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses, according to Green and her attorneys.
Maine's tuition assistance program appears to pick and choose between religions based on how evangelistic they are, justices say.
Families denied funding for religious schools will be reimbursed for tuition paid out of pocket under settlements. State also agrees to pay their legal fees.
In strong dissent, Justice Gorsuch writes: ‘In Nevada, it seems, it is better to be in entertainment than religion.'
Singles out Army's spiritual fitness guide as "unacceptable and unserious" for mentioning God once but "feelings 11 times" and "playfulness, whatever that is, nine times." Could change what qualifies as recognized religion.
“For many people of faith, exercising religion is essential, especially during a crisis,” DOJ official says.
The measure also prevents flags being flown that relate to religion, breast cancer awareness, the Confederacy, Black Lives Matter and other causes.
The rule, which was approved in a 8-7 vote, follows the efforts of Texas's neighboring states of Louisiana and Oklahoma to incorporate more religion in public school settings. The new rule does not require that Texas elementary schools use Bible-based curriculum, but the schools will receive additional state funding if they do.
Settlement with Grace Community Church ends long legal standoff between California and houses of worship, which governor deemed "nonessential" as part of shutdown order.