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Ongoing · Law & Policy

Oct 2, 2026 · Developing story, no final ruling

A religious school administrator and state education official debate over nondiscrimination rules.AI illustration
Ongoing issue

Should religious schools comply with state nondiscrimination rules?

Can religious schools receive state funds without nondiscrimination agreements?
UPK ProgramMixed Delivery SystemNondiscrimination Agreement

TL;DR

  1. 1Colorado's UPK program offers free preschool through public and private providers.
  2. 2Catholic schools want to join but reject the nondiscrimination agreement on religious grounds.
  3. 3They argue secular exemptions exist, thus penalizing their religious beliefs.

Should religious schools receive state benefits without signing a nondiscrimination agreement?

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