California parents ask high court to take up homeschooling religious case

A group of California parents asked the Supreme Court this week to take up their case alleging that state officials violated their constitutional rights by rejecting the use of religious education materials for homeschooling their children.

In California, parents may enroll their children in an independent study program in which they select curriculum and materials that follow state standards by using state-provided funds. The program then has charter schools review the selected material to ensure it meets state requirements.