Why It Matters:

• In January 2025, the Supreme Court indicated it would take up the cases Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummondand St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond.

• At issue in both cases is whether states can allow religious institutions to operate publicly funded charter schools.

• The state supreme court had already ruled against religious charter schools, and opponents to religious charter schools had hoped the U.S. Supreme Court would not review the case.

• A ruling in support of religious charter schools could drastically reshape the education funding landscape in the United States.

• Oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court are scheduled for April 30, 2025; a ruling would be expected several months later.