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“Cut most private school spending, Public vs Private school spending is not equal in the public eyes.”
But in the eyes of the law, there is no difference in mandated services, they are required for all students. (And if the majority in ERCSD are non-public, and they feel that public school education is not necessary at all, following your “logic” it could be entirely eliminated)
“People on the greater level do not equate money spent for private schools vs money spend for public schools”
Here you are stating straight out that you believe that the Orthodox (and for that matter, the families that send to catholic schools and other parochial schools as well)are on a lower level. Which I agree is the arrogant attitude of most of the so called “activists” against the ERCSD board.
“the culture of the society.”
So much for a “dina dmalchusa dina” radical. Only when it suits you.
” People feel private schools are a choice and there is no reason for taxpayers (On the state level) to pay for it “
The school is a choice, but that does not mean that the mandated services are not for those students as well. Remember, it is not education costs that are being paid for with state money (and do not make the silly mistake of yelling ‘special ed’. The law recognizes this and therefore these are MANDATED.
You will notice that these services were NEVER found to be in violation of separation clause, because they are clearly not services to the schools, rather they are services to the students, who are all entitled to such services paid for from taxes.