OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board voted unanimously against creating a Jewish charter school.
The application was previously submitted by the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation. The rejection was announced on Monday.
In a statement, the OSCSB cited the 2024 Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling involving a Catholic charter school as a reason for the rejection.
After the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling, the OSCSB appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, which issued a split decision. This affirmed the State Supreme Court ruling, denying the creation of Saint Isidore of Seville Virtual Catholic Charter School.
“I believe the Board was placed in a difficult position,” said SCSB Chairman Brian Shellem. “While we value innovation, parental choice, and high-quality educational opportunities for families, we are unfortunately bound by the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling from 2024, even if we disagree with it.”
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