Universal Preschool? Only If You’re Not Too Gay!

Religious preschools in Colorado, specifically under the Archdiocese of Denver, are pushing back against state rules requiring nondiscrimination, particularly toward LGBTQ families, despite eagerly seeking state funding through Colorado's Universal Preschool Program. While some schools comply with the rules, others demand exemptions, arguing that their religious beliefs justify discrimination. This conflict follows a 2022 ruling in Maine, which allowed religious schools access to public funds. The preschools, facing financial hardship and closure, are appealing the case, hoping for a favorable decision from the conservative-leaning Supreme Court. The case highlights ongoing tensions between public funding, religious freedom, and discrimination.

💸 "Religious Freedom or Hypocrisy? Colorado’s Preschools in the Spotlight"
🏛️ "Catholic Schools Fight for Public Money, Want Exemptions from Public Rules"
🌈 "Discrimination in Disguise: Denver’s Religious Preschools Battle LGBTQ Rights"
🏫 "State Funding, Church Rules: Colorado’s Preschool Dilemma"
🎓 "Taxpayer Dollars for Exclusion? Religious Schools Appeal Court Ruling"
⛪ "Bigotry vs. State Law: The Preschool Discrimination Case"
💰 "Want the Money, but Not the Rules? Colorado Religious Schools' Lawsuit"
🎒 "Catholic Schools Appeal to Supreme Court for Right to Discriminate"
⚖️ "Nondiscrimination vs. Religious Beliefs: Colorado’s Legal Showdown"
🕊️ "Religious Schools on Thin Ice: The Fight Over LGBTQ Exclusion"

Universal Preschool? Only If You’re Not Too Gay!
Religious freedom, LGBTQ rights collide in lawsuit over Colorado’s universal preschool program

The Denver Post, By Ann Schimke, on September 22, 2024

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