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    Comprehensive Education StatuteAdoption of a comprehensive education statute that would have a direct impact on the status of Christian schools would be considered unconstitutional. The new status probably wouldn't pass the lemon test. The law must have a secular legislative purpose, have a primary effect that does not advance, inhibit, or interfere with religion (LaMorte, 2012, p. 32). As noted, the secular goal is not mentioned in the discussion. All public schools are accredited or approved by the Ministry of Education. Private schools have a separate approval process. Yoder vs. Wisconsin has few similarities to this case. Children of Amish families residing in New Glarus, Wisconsin refused to attend school because of their family's religious beliefs. The local school district and state school board believed the students were truant and violating the state's compulsory attendance law. The Supreme Court ruled that the Yoder children were not required to attend a public high school. The court determined that the children would not be a burden on society. New Life Baptist Church Academy v. Town of East Long Meadow determined that a locality could determine whether a private school should be approved. The Supreme Court determined that it is the responsibility of the state to ensure that all student citizens receive an “adequate education” (LaMorte, 2012, p. 30). However, the approval process was ruled unconstitutional because it violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. Bible Club Meetings Public schools offer many types of student clubs and extracurricular activities. Student interest leads to the formation of different activities. The school system should allow the form...... middle of article ......The Court held that the theory of evolution was not a religious subject but a scientific theory. The Supreme Court then affirmed that a school district can govern a teacher's right to free speech to ensure that the teacher does not violate the First Amendment – ​​Establishment Clause. LeVake v. Independent School District (2002) ruled against Mr. LeVake. Mr. Rodney LeVake taught high school math and science for many years until he was required to teach high school biology. The high school biology curriculum required students to learn the theory of evolution. LeVake felt it was important to discuss problems and inconsistencies in the theory of evolution while teaching the subject. He was fired to teach ninth grade science. LeVake felt his First Amendment rights had been violated. The Supreme Court refused to hear LeVake's case in 2001 and again in 2004.