In a recent series of decisions, the Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a North Carolina charter school's mandatory skirt policy for girls. This leaves in place a lower court's ruling that deemed the uniform requirement a violation of federal law, given that charter schools, as publicly funded institutions, are subject to Title IX and constitutional protections.

The initial lawsuit, brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of students and parents, argued that the skirt requirement infringed upon the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. The school defended its policy by citing its emphasis on "traditional values," with its founder linking skirts to the concept of women as "fragile vessels."

The Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

While this ruling directly impacts publicly funded schools, it doesn't affect private institutions. However, several religious and educational organizations expressed concern through amicus briefs, fearing potential implications for their autonomy.

On the same day, the Court also allowed over 230 men to proceed with their lawsuit against Ohio State University concerning historical sexual abuse allegations against the late Dr. Richard Strauss. The court provided no explanation for declining to hear two cases related to this matter.

The Justices of the United States Supreme Court. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

The Supreme Court is anticipated to issue rulings on several significant cases later this week, including two potentially landmark cases concerning affirmative action.

Information from Fox News' Bill Mears and The Associated Press contributed to this report.