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Professor Michael Helfand, "The Supreme Court Just Made Sure Religious Schools Won't Be Left Out of Government Funding" -- Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Professor Michael A. Helfand's opinion article, "The Supreme Court Just Made Sure Religious Schools Won't Be Left Out of Government Funding," is published in the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. The article considers the landmark Supreme Court decision in Carson v. Makin that prohibits government from excluding religion and religious institutions from government funding programs.

Excerpt from "The Supreme Court Just Made Sure Religious Schools Won't Be Left Out of Government Funding"

When it comes to new initiatives, yesterday’s ruling provides a strong incentive for religious communities to work alongside other groups to create new funding programs that advance important public policies. With all forms of religious exclusions now constitutionally prohibited, religious communities can rest assured new funding programs will not provide for the general public while excluding them.

The complete article may be found at Jewish Telegraphic Agency