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The daughter has done nothing wrong and should not be expelled from school.

I am beginning to think that I am unusual in that I don't sign any contract before I read it completely.

Here's what the article says about what Silvas signed in order to enroll her daughter:

As a requirement for admission, parents of prospective students must sign a "commitment" to support the philosophy of the school. That philosophy, in part, reads: "Emphasis is placed on learning about God and the truths of God's Word in relationship to man and his world; recognizing that the way to God comes through personal faith in Jesus Christ; and Christian maturity comes by application of the truths of the Bible in all areas of life." In signing the document, parents agree to maintain a "partnership" with the school "regarding the standards and criteria of a Christian learning structure that involves the entire family."

Silvas, in effect, pledged to be the type of parent that the school thinks would support their type of religious instruction. But it turns out Silvas' values are -- obviously -- different than those who run the school and enforce the policy. Therefore, after paying hundreds of dollars each month for the privilege to have her daughter instructed by Capital Christian Center, she is now choosing to reject the school's philosophy -- even after offers to financially assist her in a sinless way that would be compliant with her contract.

The school isn't expelling her child as much as she is walking away with her daughter from the school in order to continue at her lucrative and loose profession. There's no fraud here. The school never said, "We'll educate anybody's child for $400 a month." There would be no controversy here if Silvas wasn't stirring it up (think the school called the TV stations?), and regardless of her not mentioning litigation, I have to wonder what her true motives are. On top of that, it shouldn't be too long before Hefner, Guccione, or Flynt comes-a-callin' with offers that will pay for her daughter's college education -- or, at the very least, she'll be booked on Fox Celebrity Boxing.

You probably are unusual if you read all the fine print of every contract you sign. While reading contracts is a great idea and I commend you for it, a lot of contracts are "adhesion contracts." If you want what the other party will provide, you must sign the contract whether you like it or not. I would sign the contract if I wanted what the other party will provide.

Excellent points. The church school isn't the one with a problem here.

On top of that, it shouldn't be too long before Hefner, Guccione, or Flynt comes-a-callin' with offers that will pay for her daughter's college education..

Your post is right on the money. It's obvious that all this woman cares about is money and her 15 minutes of fame. She's just using her daughter as an excuse.