Lemon v. Kurtzman
Definition
A Supreme Court case in 1971 that established the "Lemon Test." The court ruled that state laws providing financial support for non-public, non-secular schools violated the Establishment Clause of First Amendment.
Analogy
Imagine if your school started paying for your friend's private tutoring sessions because they were struggling with math. You might feel this isn't fair because everyone should be given equal opportunities and resources - not just those who can afford private education. That's what happened in Lemon v. Kurtzman but on a larger scale involving public funds and religious schools.
Related terms
Precedent: A legal principle established by previous court decisions which future cases are obliged to follow.
Parochial Schools: These are private schools operated by religious organizations, often subsidized with public funds which was challenged in Lemon v. Kurtzman.
First Amendment Rights: Refers to freedoms protected under first amendment of the constitution, including freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.
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