Reinoehl v. Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation

Q: What court decided Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation?

Reinoehl v. Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation was decided by the U.S. District Court.

Q: What legal issues are involved in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation?

Reinoehl v. Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation involves the following religious liberty issues: Education, Establishment Clause.

Teaching the theory of evolution in public schools does not violate the Establishment Clause.

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February 26, 2026

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Court: U.S. District Court

Education Establishment Clause

Holding: Teaching the theory of evolution in public schools does not violate the Establishment Clause.

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Indiana Federal Court Holds Teaching of Evolution Does Not Violate Establishment Clause September 21, 2024

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Indiana Federal Court Holds Teaching of Evolution Does Not Violate Establishment Clause September 21, 2024

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Reinoehl v. Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation is a Education case decided by the U.S. District Court. The court held that teaching the theory of evolution in public schools does not violate the Establishment Clause.

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