The Moody Bible Institute has reached a favorable settlement with the Chicago Board of Education, which had blocked the private Christian college from participating in its student-teaching program.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) had denied access to the Christian students, arguing that Moody needed to give up its right to hire only people who share its Christian beliefs and gospel mission.
As part of the settlement, CPS modified its Student Teacher Internship Agreement to recognize Moody’s right to hire Bible-believing employees. Now, Moody’s Education students can participate.
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“We are deeply grateful that a resolution has been reached affirming our constitutional right to hire individuals who are aligned with our core mission and biblical values,” said Moody Provost Dr. Tim Sisk.
As CBN News reported last year, the Moody Bible Institute had filed a lawsuit with the help of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
The lawsuit argued that, by excluding Moody and its students because of its faith-based employment practices, the school board was violating the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the Illinois Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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