2002+Zelma+v.+Simmons-Harris

The Ohio Pilot Scholarship Program allowed certain Ohio families to receive tuition aid from the state. This would help offset the cost of tuition at private, including parochial (religiously affiliated), schools. The Supreme Court rejected First Amendment challenges to the program and stated that such aid does not violate the Establishment Clause
 * Case:** Zelma v. Simmons-Harris (2002)


 * Ruling:** //Certain school voucher programs are constitutional.//


 * Appeal:** It appears that the Supreme Court sided with the Ohio families about receiving tuition aid from the state.


 * Impact:** The basic issue is whether or not public funds can be distributed to private schools. This has been an issue in Utah for several reasons. First, tax payers want educational options. Second, some parents want religious instruction infused with academics. Third, the rise in charter schools (though public) represents a changing culture toward education.

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