Controversy as Oklahoma approves first publicly funded religious charter school in the US.

The Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board has approved the establishment of the nation's first taxpayer-funded religious school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, despite concerns over its constitutionality. The online public charter school, set to open in 2024, would serve students in kindergarten through grade 12 across the state. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond warned that the decision was unconstitutional and could lead to potential legal action. Advocacy groups have denounced the move, citing violations of religious freedom and the need for secular public schools. The approval could create a potential test case for the Supreme Court on the issue of religious public schools.