Alito Invokes LGBTQ+ Books in Catholic Charter School Argument

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : Could that school read books to elementary school children that have lots of LGBTQ+ characters, same-sex couples, and "send the message that this is a perfectly legitimate lifestyle?" he asked.
47% : When Garre said charter schools have to meet the same academic standards as public schools, Alito asked if they can instill a particular secular viewpoint.
46% : "And the reason why they couldn't is because state law prohibits the teaching of gender studies or race in public schools, traditional public schools and charter schools.
45% : The case over the books, along with Wednesday's dispute over the religious charter school and a case earlier this term challenging state limits on tax exemption for religious employers, could greatly expand the role of religion in public life.
43% : Oklahoma's attorney Gregory Garre argued St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School isn't allowed to be part of the program because charters are government entities and, under the the state and US constitutions, Oklahoma is prohibited from using public money to establish a religious institution.
15% : Pushing back, Alito said he thought charter schools were designed to be an alternative to public schools and offer different curriculum.

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