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McCarthy, Martha M. – Wests's Education Law Quarterly, 1993
Explores the background of the "Lee" case, in which the Supreme Court, by a 5-4 decision, declared that graduation prayers violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. Cites implications of the Supreme Court for future Establishment Clause cases. (54 footnotes) (MLF)
Descriptors: Commencement Ceremonies, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Courts, Public Schools
