Colorado preschool aid dispute reaches Supreme Court

Education · First reported 29 Oct, 22:32 · Updated 23:15

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A Colorado mother says two of her children were denied state preschool funding because they attend a Catholic school. The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge over the program’s participation rules for religious schools.

Erika Nagle says two of her children were denied preschool aid, leaving her family to cover additional education costs.
Colorado’s program began in 2023 and offers eligible families about $6,300 for 15 hours of preschool per week, according to Becket as reported in the articles.
The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge concerning religious schools’ participation requirements; a state department spokesperson said it could not comment on pending litigation.

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Key facts

Family described: Erika Nagle is a Colorado mother of three; she says two children were denied aid.
School: St. Mary Catholic School in Littleton, Colorado.
Aid amount claimed: Nagle says her family was denied $12,000.
Program details: Launched in 2023; eligible families were offered approximately $6,300 for 15 hours of preschool weekly, according to Becket as reported in the articles.
State response: The Colorado Department of Early Childhood said it could not comment on pending litigation.