Chief Justice John Roberts might hold key Supreme Court vote over first publicly funded religious charter school

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : But they also are run by independent boards that are not part of local public school systems.
56% : North Dakota recently enacted legislation allowing for charter schools.
55% : Just under 4 million American schoolchildren, about 8%, are enrolled in charter schools.
53% : They are free and open to all, receive state funding, abide by antidiscrimination laws and submit to oversight of curriculum and testing.
51% : Opponents warn a decision to allow the school to open would sap money from public schools and possibly upend the rules governing charter schools in almost every state.
51% : Opponents warn a decision to allow the school to open would sap money from public schools and possibly upend the rules governing charter schools in almost every state.
50% : "This is going to have a dramatic effect on charter schools across the country," Garre said.
49% : " The case comes to the court amid efforts, mainly in conservative-led states, to insert religion into public schools.
47% : The state board and the school are backed by an array of Republican-led states and religious and conservative groups, though the case has divided some of Oklahoma's Republican leaders.
43% : "Charter schools are in every respect equivalent to regular public schools," Justice Elena Kagan said. Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself without explanation.

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