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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 12 MIN

They Wanted A Lawsuit

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Colorado’s universal preschool program is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court, and it could have national implications.In this episode, Ross Izzard and Aaron Brantley break down the legal challenge surrounding UPK, focusing on whether the state’s requirements effectively excluded faith-based providers from participating.They explore the constitutional issues at stake, the existing Supreme Court precedent, and why this case may already have a predictable outcome.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow Colorado’s universal preschool program worksWhy religious schools challenged the policyThe legal precedent shaping this caseWhat this Supreme Court case could mean going forwardWhy this conflict may have been avoidableKEY TAKEAWAYThis case isn’t just about preschool, it’s about the limits of government power and the protection of religious freedom in public programs.FEATURED QUOTE“We’re either going to solve this, or it’s going to result in litigation. The response? ‘Come at me, bro.’”FOLLOW & CONNECTStay up to date with future episodes of Learning Curve and more discussions on education policy and law.CONTACT📧 [email protected] TAGSEducation | Law | Public Policy | Government | News & Analysis

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