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Peer reviewedSendor, Benjamin B. – School Law Bulletin, 1985
While the courts have said that public schools may not permit extracurricular religious groups to meet at school, Congress's Equal Access Act says that under certain conditions they must. The Supreme Court will review the issue. A copy of the Equal Access Act is provided. (DCS)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Extracurricular Activities, Federal Courts, Freedom of Speech
Schwartz, Allen – School Administrator, 1984
Discusses court decisions in relation to the Equal Access Act and provides two sample policies for schools to follow. One limits student activities, and the second allows noncurriculum-related student meetings. (MD)
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Extracurricular Activities
Splitt, David A. – Executive Educator, 1984
Discusses the significance of the Equal Access Act for schools. Deferring policy decisions can be risky, so school boards should establish a clear and concise policy in compliance with the act and prepare for possible ramifications of equal access. (TE)
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education
