U.S. Appeals Court allows religious fliers in schools
The 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled yesterday an Arizona school district's action prohibiting distribution of a flyer because it promoted religious classes was discriminatory and unconstitutional.
The Scottsdale Unified School District had prevented Joseph J. Hills from distributing a brochure promoting a summer camp for children even though it permitted the distribution of similar brochures from other nonprofit organizations. Hills' camp included two Bible classes out of 19 offered.
In 2000, the American Center for Law and Justice filed suit against the district on behalf of Hills. According to ACLJ, the district told Hills it would consider permitting distribution of the brochures if he removed the descriptions of the Bible classes and removed graphics of the Bible and of a dove carrying an olive branch.
"We're heartened by the decision because it represents a significant step in...