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Splitt, David A. – Executive Educator, 1985
Discusses an Alabama silent prayer law struck down by the Supreme Court. Also discusses two Iowa court cases, one involving prayer at graduation ceremonies, the other involving distribution of Bibles in state schools. (MD)
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Graduation
Burnick, Corrine L.; Littlefield, Anne H. – School Business Affairs, 2001
Discusses viability of voucher systems including sectarian schools. Voucher plans' constitutionality may be enhanced by incorporating characteristics such as universal availability, allocation using neutral criteria, and "opting out" clauses. The Supreme Court's ruling in "Santa Fe" may squelch district policies condoning…
Descriptors: Educational Vouchers, Elementary Secondary Education, Graduation, Parochial Schools
Peer reviewedHarris, Phillip H. – West's Education Law Reporter, 1991
The Supreme Court, in an upcoming case "Lee v. Weisman," will rule on whether prayer may be offered out loud at a public school graduation program. Argues that past court decisions have interpreted the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment over the Free Speech Clause of that same amendment. (57 references) (MLF)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Courts
