The phrase "sectarian purposes" refers to actions or activities that are motivated by or intended to promote the interests, beliefs, or goals of a particular religious or political group, often at the expense of others. Full definition
In two separate lawsuits, opponents of educational choice alleged that Nevada's ESA violated the state constitution's mandate that the state provide a «uniform system of common schools» (Article 11, Section 2), its prohibition against using public funds for sectarian purposes (Article 11, Section 6), and a clause requiring the state to appropriate funds to operate the district schools before any other appropriation is enacted for the biennium (Article 11, Section 10). (educationnext.org)
They foresee public money being used for sectarian purposes, and a world in which the provision of services is linked to religiously approved belief or conduct. (religion-online.org)
The plaintiffs further alleged that the ESA violated the state constitution's Blaine Amendment, which states: «No public funds of any kind of character whatever -LSB-...] shall be used for sectarian purpose.» (educationnext.org)