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It is firmly established that the government violates the Establishment Clause if it discriminates among religious groups. Such discrimination will be allowed only if strict scrutiny is met. | It is firmly established that the government violates the Establishment Clause if it discriminates among religious groups. Such discrimination will be allowed only if strict scrutiny is met. | ||
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Facts: These two appeals raise questions as to Pennsylvania and Rhode Island statutes providing state aid to church-related elementary and secondary schools. PA has adopted a statutory program that provides financial support to nonpublic elementary and secondary schools by way of reimbursement. RI has adopted a statute under which the State pays directly to teachers in nonpublic elementary schools to a supplement of 15% their annual salary. | Facts: These two appeals raise questions as to Pennsylvania and Rhode Island statutes providing state aid to church-related elementary and secondary schools. PA has adopted a statutory program that provides financial support to nonpublic elementary and secondary schools by way of reimbursement. RI has adopted a statute under which the State pays directly to teachers in nonpublic elementary schools to a supplement of 15% their annual salary. | ||