Four months after filing a religious discrimination lawsuit on behalf of The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys reached a favorable settlement with the Chicago Board of Education.

Chicago Public Schools had prevented Moody, a private Christian college, from participating in its student-teaching program unless it gave up its right to hire only like-minded individuals who share and live out its religious beliefs and mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. As part of the settlement, CPS modified its Student Teacher Internship Agreement to recognize Moody’s right to hire in this way, allowing Moody to sign the agreement and participate in the student-teaching program. CPS has now listed Moody as an approved university partner on its website.

“Chicago desperately needs more teachers to fill hundreds of vacancies, and Moody’s students will be well-equipped and qualified to help meet that need,” said ADF Senior Counsel Jeremiah Galus. “Moody holds its faculty and students to high standards of excellence, and we’re pleased to reach this favorable outcome that will allow it to participate in Chicago Public Schools’ student-teaching program. 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.” Read more»

Alliance Defending Freedom | March 12, 2026

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