The Government of Saskatchewan has announced they will be appealing last month's ruling on separate school funding.

"After a thorough review of the decision, we will be filing a notice of appeal to the Saskatchewan Court of appeal," stated Justice Minister Gordon Wyant. "In doing so, I hope we get further clarification on this matter that is vitally important for Saskatchewan families."

Court ruled on April 20 that the government must stop paying for non-Catholic students to attend Catholic schools.

The province says that around 10,000 students would be affected if the ruling were to stand.

Earlier in May, the province pushed forward with use of the notwithstanding clause through the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The clause allows the government to overrule portions of the charter for a period of five years.

"We wanted to give students and their families the certainty that their ability to choose which school they attend will not be impacted by this decision," noted Education Minister Don Morgan. "Use of the notwithstanding clause will give parents that certainty, without having to worry about the outcome of an appeal."

The appeal will offically be filed on Friday.