Wisconsin v. Yoder : Decision

 


The Court acknowledged that providing education was one of the primary functions of the state. But, this interest of the state must be balanced against whether it impinges on the fundamental rights of parents with respect to the religious upbringing of their children. The Court ruled in favor of Yoder. They held that the state must show an interest of the highest order which could not be served by means other than denying the Amish an exemption for not sending his children to school up until age 16.


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