Homeschooling Parents Sue California Officials for Alleged Discrimination Over Faith-Based Curriculum

The parents said they were banned from using faith-based curriculum in a publicly-funded homeschool charter program.
Homeschooling Parents Sue California Officials for Alleged Discrimination Over Faith-Based Curriculum
California State Superintendent of Schools Tony Thurmond holds a book during a news conference at Nystrom Elementary School in Richmond, Calif., on May 17, 2022. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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A group of parents are suing California’s superintendent of schools and several local officials for alleged religious discrimination after they were banned from using faith-based curriculum in a publicly-funded homeschool charter program.

The law firm First Liberty filed a complaint Oct. 12 on behalf of five parents whose children attended public charter schools offering families the option for an at-home “independent study” program, which provides parents with funds to choose their own curriculum and educational materials.

Micaela Ricaforte
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Micaela Ricaforte covers education in Southern California for The Epoch Times. In addition to writing, she is passionate about music, books, and coffee.
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