Restrictions on private school reopenings thwart desperate parents

Private schools are the latest to be hit in the intersecting conflict of religious liberty, a public health crisis, and elected officials. Many states, but especially California, are treating private and other religious organizations differently than secular ones. It is unethical, immoral, and unconstitutional.

This continues to occur, even months into the pandemic, and even as schools are attempting to reopen. The state of California has a COVID-19 monitoring list for schools, in an effort to keep track of where the virus is spreading and what areas and school districts are most impacted. The state allows schools to open in counties that have been off the list for two weeks.