LifeWise学院以侵犯言论自由为由,起诉Everett学校区限制其宗教方案。
LifeWise Academy sues Everett School District over restrictions on its religious program, citing free speech violations.
LifeWise学院威胁对埃弗雷特学校区采取法律行动,限制它参加学校资源博览会,阻止传单展出,并要求学生在午餐和休课期间参加选修圣经课时出示复杂的许可单。
LifeWise Academy is threatening legal action against the Everett School District over restrictions that barred it from a school resource fair, prevented flyer displays, and required complex permission slips for student participation in its optional Bible instruction during lunch and recess.
该团体声称与非宗教团体相比待遇不平等,并说这些规则侵犯了言论自由。
The group claims unequal treatment compared to non-religious groups and says the rules infringe on free speech.
第一自由研究所正在支持这一诉讼。
The First Liberty Institute is supporting the lawsuit.
该区没有公开答复,表示此事正在审查中。
The district has not responded publicly, stating the matter is under review.
虽然学校董事会没有采取正式行动,但有些成员反对校外宗教教学,尽管他们承认家长有权要求释放学生。
While the school board has not taken formal action, some members oppose off-campus religious instruction during school hours, though they acknowledge parental rights to request student release.
争议仍未解决。
The dispute remains unresolved.