Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt issued a statement following oral arguments at the United States Supreme Court in the case Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond, commonly referred to as the St. Isidore case.
“The United States Supreme Court heard a case that goes to the very heart of what makes our nation great—freedom of religion,” Stitt said. “I’m proud Oklahoma is standing firm for the constitutional rights our Founding Fathers enshrined, including the right of religious institutions to participate equally in public life.”
The case centers on whether a religious charter school—St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School—can receive public funding under Oklahoma’s charter school laws. Opponents argue that public funds should not support religious education, while supporters claim excluding faith-based institutions is discriminatory.
“The idea that a school should be disqualified from serving students simply because it’s rooted in faith is discriminatory and un-American,” Stitt added. “Every child deserves access to a quality education, and every family should have the freedom to choose a school that reflects their values. Ultimately, parents should have more options for their kids, not fewer.”
The Governor also thanked members of the Trump administration, as well as governors, attorneys general, and members of Congress who have voiced support for Oklahoma in the case.
Governor Stitt praises Supreme Court review of religious charter school case
