Judge Strikes Down MN Ban on Faith Statements in College Access Program

Minnesota can’t exclude religious school students from college credit program: judge

Students who attend religious high schools in Minnesota cannot be excluded from a state-funded program that allows them to earn college credits, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel ruled in favor of the students and two Christian colleges that sued the state for banning religious schools from the Minnesota Postsecondary Enrollment Options program… Source

Judge Strikes Down MN Ban on Faith Statements in College Access Program

A federal judge struck down Minnesota’s ban on faith-based colleges in a dual-credit program, ruling it unconstitutional to exclude schools requiring faith statements. The decision restores access for thousands of students seeking education in religious settings.

Religious Schools Maintain Access to Credit Program Following Judge's Ruling

A federal judge has invalidated restrictions that prevented faith-based colleges from participating in a dual enrollment program in Minnesota, ruling that such restrictions are unconstitutional. This decision permits high school students to earn college credits at faith-based institutions of higher education for work completed during high school.

Judge Rules to Strike Down Minnesota Law Banning Religious Tests for College Credit Program, Calling it a Violation of Religious Freedom

Religious colleges that require students to sign a statement of faith cannot be excluded from a popular Minnesota program that lets high school students take college courses for credit, a federal judge has ruled, tossing a state law that she called an unconstitutional violation of religious freedom. The ruling late Friday from U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel was a victory for two conservative Christian colleges in the state: Crown College in St…