State court ruling tests private church schools in Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court held the Jesup and Charles City Baptist academies must use state certified teachers, prompting county officials to search for a resolution. Local superintendents say enforcement hinges on state action while stressing support for teacher certification to ensure education quality.
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Branstad Urges Sensitivity in Private School Standards
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says state officials must handle private fundamentalist school regulation with sensitivity and reasonableness to avoid confrontations seen elsewhere. He notes ongoing talks with the Department of Public Instruction about enforcing standards and ensuring all children receive an adequate education while respecting differing viewpoints. Branstad also mentions the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision regarding Calvary Baptist Christian Academy and considers testing as a possible alternative to direct regulation, without naming exemptions for fundamentalists or Amish.
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