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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2001

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to consider whether the use of public funds to pay for tuition at private and religious schools is constitutional.

The case centers on Ohio's school voucher program, which was declared illegal by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. But the Supreme Court's decision will affect other states.

Opponents say vouchers violate the separation of church and sate. Proponents say they foster choice.

The Bush administration urged the Court to reconsider the 6th Circuit ruling.

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Court to Rule on Vouchers (The Washington Post 9/26)
Supreme Court Agrees to Look at Vouchers (The New York Times 9/26)
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