"The student in an FE college is treated differently, not by their peers, not by their teachers, but by their government, " he said.

BBC: Canteen

The court did not mention a separate issue within the Santa Fe case: whether or not student-led prayers at graduation ceremonies are constitutional.

ECONOMIST: Prayer in schools

They would also be intended to provide a bridge between universities and FE colleges, where the government expects most of the expansion in student places.

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