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Zelman v. Simmons-Harris (2002)

A government program providing tuition vouchers for Cleveland schoolchildren to attend a private or religious school of their parents’ choosing was upheld. The Court concluded that the vouchers were neutral towards religion and therefore did not violate the Establishment Clause.

This case touched on civic values including respect and equality.

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