"Mergen": The Beginning, Not the End, of Questions Arising under the Equal Access Act.

Fleming, Merle Wilna; Peeler, Ronald L.

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ERIC Number: EJ419958

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Publication Date: 1991

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"Mergen": The Beginning, Not the End, of Questions Arising under the Equal Access Act.

Fleming, Merle Wilna; Peeler, Ronald L.

West's Education Law Reporter, v64 n1 p15-28 Jan 17 1991

The Supreme Court's interpretation of the Equal Access Act in "Mergens" alters the role of school officials in the recognition and functioning of student groups. The views of the justices are summarized followed by issues that may arise if a school decides against, or in favor of, having a limited open forum. (101 references) (MLF)

Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Court Litigation, Court Role, Curriculum, Educational Facilities, Extracurricular Activities, Federal Courts, Freedom of Speech, Public Schools, Religious Factors, School Law, Secondary Education, State Church Separation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Policymakers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Equal Access Act 1984

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