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Rankin, Norma R.; Strope, John L., Jr. – West's Education Law Quarterly, 1994
In "Lee" the Supreme Court determined that "including clergy who offer prayers as part of an official public school graduation is forbidden by the Establishment Clause." Confusion arises over whether the Court decision determined "what" cannot be done or "who" cannot do it. Surveyed 10 Kentucky school…
Descriptors: Commencement Ceremonies, Court Litigation, Federal Courts, High School Seniors
Zirkel, Perry A. – West's Education Law Quarterly, 1994
Discusses the boundaries of the Supreme Court's decision in "Lee" that relied on the factors of direction and coercion. Analyzes three lower court rulings regarding graduation prayers. Advises state legislatures and local school districts not to sponsor any student religious activity at graduation time. (97 footnotes) (MLF)
Descriptors: Commencement Ceremonies, Court Litigation, Federal Courts, High School Seniors
Colwell, W. Bradley; Thurston, Paul W. – West's Education Law Quarterly, 1995
Discusses reasons why the "Lee v. Weisman" Supreme Court decision that held unconstitutional a Rhode Island school policy for prayer at a junior high school commencement does not extend to the university level. Concludes that an appropriately worded commencement prayer could pass the three-part "Lemon" threshold and not violate…
Descriptors: Commencement Ceremonies, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Federal Courts
Horner, Jeff; Barlow, Ben – West's Education Law Quarterly, 1994
In "Lee," the Supreme Court held that prayer directed by a school official at graduation ceremonies was unconstitutional. Examines "Lee" and two subsequent decisions by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals: "Jones v. Clear Creek ISD" allowed prayer initiated by students; "Doe v. Duncanville ISD" prohibited a…
Descriptors: Commencement Ceremonies, Court Litigation, Federal Courts, Public Schools
