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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
Schimmel, David – Wests's Education Law Quarterly, 1993
In a case concerning a teenager charged with cross burning, the Supreme Court, in a 9-0 decision, ruled that a St. Paul, Minnesota, ordinance was unconstitutional. Summarizes Justice Scalia's opinion and three concurring opinions that reflect bitter disagreement among the justices. Discusses the meaning of this decision and its implications for…
Descriptors: Court Judges, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Courts
Mawdsley, Ralph D.; Russo, Charles J. – Wests's Education Law Quarterly, 1993
Considers the legal implications of "Lee," a closely divided Supreme Court decision that ended the practice of graduation prayers. Summarizes the majority opinions of Justices Kennedy, Blackmun, and Souter and the dissenting opinion of Justice Scalia. Analyzes the potential impact of "Lee" on future cases involving religion and…
Descriptors: Commencement Ceremonies, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Courts
Karatinos, Theodore E. – Wests's Education Law Quarterly, 1993
Examines the Fifth Circuit Court's 1991 reasoning in "Price," a case that resulted from the school district's adoption of a new student reassignment plan to meet court-ordered desegregation. Suggests locating schools in the center of cities. Advocates that the judiciary conduct periodic checks on school districts that have been declared…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Desegregation Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
Schimmel, David – Wests's Education Law Quarterly, 1993
Outlines the facts of the Supreme Court 5-4 decision in "Lee" that graduation prayers violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. Summarizes opinions of Justices Kennedy, Scalia, Souter, and Blackmun. Discusses some of the legal, educational, and policy implications of the conflicting opinions. (33 footnotes) (MLF)
Descriptors: Commencement Ceremonies, Court Judges, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education
Parkinson, Jerry R. – Wests's Education Law Quarterly, 1993
Presents an overview of both the federal statute governing the education of children with disabilities and the "Burlington" decision that requires, under certain circumstances, public school districts to reimburse parents for private educational expenses. Examines the leading cases involving parental placement of disabled children in…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Disabilities, Federal Courts, Individualized Education Programs
Sorenson, Gail Paulus – Wests's Education Law Quarterly, 1993
Section 1983 of the 1871 Civil Rights Act includes the option of money damages for violations of the Constitution and federal laws. The focus of this paper is on the scope and limit of school district liability. Questions decisions where boards may have avoided liability by intentional ignorance of inaction in the face of supervisory incompetence.…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Board Administrator Relationship, Boards of Education, Child Abuse
Tatel, David S.; And Others – Wests's Education Law Quarterly, 1993
This review of the Supreme Court's 1991-92 term is divided into seven sections by subject matter: (1) desegregation; (2) religion and freedom of speech; (3) school liability and immunity; (4) employment and labor; (5) elections and voting rights; (6) school finance; and (7) special education. A list of cases and statutes discussed is included at…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Court Role, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education
