McCollum v. Board of Education

McCollum v. Board of Education (1948) was a landmark Supreme Court case that addressed the issue of religious instruction in public schools. The case involved a program that allowed religious groups to teach students during school hours, which the Court ruled unconstitutional. The Justices found that this practice violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, as it represented government support for religious activities. The decision emphasized the need for a separation of church and state in public education, reinforcing that public schools must remain neutral regarding religion while providing education to all students.