A New York judge has ruled that parents cannot be required to remove their children from private schools that do not meet state-designated education standards.
Judge Christina Ryba on Thursday rejected an argument that the state regulations were unconstitutional. But she said state officials overstepped their authority in setting penalties for schools that don't adhere to them.
Specifically, she said education officials lack legal authority to make parents take their children out of schools that fall short of the requirements, and they don't have the authority to order that those schools be closed. While siding against members of New York's large Jewish community, a judge still articulated restrictions on power the state has in penalizing religious schools.
Ryba said parents of those children could still receive required instruction in combination with sources, such as home schooling."In striking those provisions of the regulations, the Court agreed with parents and non-public schools across New York State who opposed these regulations," read a prepared statement from the group Parents for Educational and Religious Liberty in Schools.said the decision validates its commitment to improving the educational experience for all students.
"We remain committed to ensuring students who attend school in settings consistent with their religious and cultural beliefs and values receive the education to which they are legally entitled," read the prepared statement.Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.
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