Everson vs. Board of Education
Background and Details
A New Jersey law authorized local school boards make payments for the transportation for schools, busing, and was available to public and private schools. Arch Everson argued that this was aiding specific religion and unfair to public schooling.
Decision
5 votes for Thee Board of Education, 4 votes against. Bussing for public and private schools is considered a general program.
Precedent
The Supreme Court interpretated that church and state are seperate, unless in the case of public aid.
A New Jersey law authorized local school boards make payments for the transportation for schools, busing, and was available to public and private schools. Arch Everson argued that this was aiding specific religion and unfair to public schooling.
Decision
5 votes for Thee Board of Education, 4 votes against. Bussing for public and private schools is considered a general program.
Precedent
The Supreme Court interpretated that church and state are seperate, unless in the case of public aid.