A Supreme Court case where it was ruled that Amish parents could remove their children from school before age 16 for religious reasons, exempting them from compulsory education laws.
Related terms
Compulsory education laws: Laws requiring children to attend school up to a certain age or grade level.
Fundamental rights: Rights that are considered essential for individuals' freedom and well-being, such as freedom of religion.
Balancing test: A legal approach used by courts when weighing conflicting rights or interests in order to reach a fair decision.