Christian College, Chicago Schools Settle Student-Teaching Suit

March 12, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC

Moody Bible Institute has settled its suit alleging Chicago Public Schools’ nondiscrimination requirements improperly prevented the Christian college’s students from participating in a student teaching program, records show.

No details about the settlement terms were revealed in the stipulation of dismissal filed Thursday. But according to a news release from Alliance Defending Freedom, which represents Moody, the Chicago Board of Education agreed to let Moody participate in the program without Moody having to adjust its faith-based hiring practices.

“We’re hopeful other public officials will take note that they can’t inject themselves illegally and unconstitutionally into a religious non-profit’s hiring practices,” ...

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