The Saskatchewan Catholic School Boards Association has responded to Thursday's news that non-catholic students will no longer be able to attend catholic schools.

"We are obviously disappointed with Justice Layh's decision. This greatly affects students and parents in Christ the Teacher School Division in particular, and families throughout the province," said Past President Tom Fortosky in a statement.

A judge ruled that the Saskatchewan government doesn't have the legal right to give Catholic schools funding for students who aren't catholic.

The issue was raised over a dispute in 2004 when the now Good Spirit School Division closed down the school in Theodore because of declining enrolment.

A local group had created its own Catholic school division and opened St. Theodore Roman Catholic School.

Fortosky continued in the statement, saying they aren't quite sure yet what it means for the rest of the province.

"We'll take some time to go over the 230-page decision, consult with our lawyers and process what this means for the division, Catholic education in Saskatchewan and for all of the families who choose Catholic education."

As of Friday, the Horizon School Division says they are also taking some time to find out what it means for schools in their division.

Another potential ripple could be in Englefeld, where the school operates out of its own division, similar to the school in Theodore.