Legal Opinion
Combs v. Homer-Center School District
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided August 21, 2008No. 06-3090, 06-3091, 06-3092, 06-3093, 06-3094, 06-3095PublishedCited by 67 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
2Per curiam
At issue is whether certain parents who home-school their children must comply with the reporting and review requirements of Pennsylvania’s compulsory education law. Compliance, the parents contend, would violate their sincerely held religious beliefs. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania demurs, contending its compulsory education law neither substantially burdens the free exercise of religion nor transgresses neutral application to all citizens, and serves an important state interest in ensuring a minimal level of education for all children.
Plaintiffs appeal from the grant…
3Cases cited42 opinions
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