School District of Abington Township v. Schempp
United States Supreme Court
374 U.S. 203 (1963)
Relevant factsFree
The Supreme Court consolidated two challenges to laws requiring Christian scripture readings at the start of each public school day: Schempp (plaintiff) sought to enjoin enforcement of a Pennsylvania statute, while an atheist couple in a companion case sought a writ of mandamus against a similar rule imposed by Baltimore's Board of School Commissioners.
IssueFree
Whether legislation mandating the reading of religious scripture as part of a public school curriculum violates the Religion Clauses of the First Amendment.