Riverstone Academy, described as Colorado’s first public Christian school, has dropped its religious discrimination lawsuit against the state. The school relocated students to a church in Pueblo County after being ordered to vacate its original building in January due to safety concerns. School officials and the state education board have mutually ended the legal action.
Key Points
- Riverstone Academy drops lawsuit against Colorado state over religious discrimination claims
- School moved to a church facility after January safety-related eviction order
- Lawsuit resolution ends dispute between the academy and state education authorities
Implications for Educational Freedom
The case closure underscores challenges for faith-based operators seeking public funding or charter status, with potential effects on expanding school choice and parental options in religious education settings.
Source: Colorado’s ‘first public Christian school’ drops religious discrimination lawsuit against state
