Describe arguments for and against allowing state aid to parochial schools

Parochial schools are private primary or secondary schools that are affiliated with a religious organization. These schools often include religious subjects in their curriculum, along with secular ones.

There are several arguments for and against providing state aid to parochial schools. For example:

For

Allowing aid will ensure that no child from the state is left behind because the school does not have enough resources to provide a good education.The opportunity to attend religious schools allows minorities to retain more of their culture and promotes diversity.Providing state aid could allow the state government to have more influence and oversight in the affairs of parochial schools.

Against

It can be seen as a threat to the separation of church and state, which is instrinsic to American democracy.It could be seen as encouraging subjects in curriculums that are not universally accepted or backed up by science.