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Charles J. Russo, Joseph Panzer Chair in Education in the School of Education and Health Sciences and Research Professor of Law, University of Dayton

State funds for students at religious schools? Supreme Court says 'yes' in Maine case – but consequences could go beyond

Students walk by security fences installed in front of the Supreme Court. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images News via Getty Images

For nearly three-quarters of a century, one issue in education has come up before the Supreme Court more than any other: disputes over religion.

Carson v. Makin, a case about Maine’s tuition assistance program for students in districts without high schools of their own, continues the pattern – with potential consequences for schools, families and courts across the country.

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