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Judge Orders Texas to Open School Choice Program to Islamic Schools

The ruling also extends the application window for families by two weeks, in a case brought by Muslim families who alleged discrimination.

Last updated March 20, 20263 sources · 3 outlets

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Judge Orders Texas to Extend Voucher Deadline After Lawsuit from Islamic Schools

Mar 20

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Texas to extend the application deadline for private school vouchers until March 31 due to the state’s exclusion of Islamic schools from the program. The extension comes after four Muslim parents and three Islamic private schools sued Texas leaders earlier this month, arguing state le…

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Judge Orders Texas to Open School Choice Program to Islamic Schools

The ruling also extends the application window for families by two weeks, in a case brought by Muslim families who alleged discrimination.

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Judge Orders Texas Voucher Program Deadline BE Extended Amid Controversy over Exclusion of Islamic Schools

Mar 18

Texas had excluded schools over alleged ties to CAIR, the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy group. The ruling adds to scrutiny over how the state evaluated applicants.