Group Sues NCAA Over Eligibility Rules: Black Students Unfairly Affected, Suit Says.

Farrell, Charles S.

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ERIC Number: EJ539465

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Publication Date: 1997

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Group Sues NCAA Over Eligibility Rules: Black Students Unfairly Affected, Suit Says.

Farrell, Charles S.

Black Issues in Higher Education, v13 n24 p8-9 Jan 23 1997

The Trial Lawyers for Public Justice are suing the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for discrimination against blacks by using college entrance examination scores, allegedly racially and culturally biased, for admission of athletes. Other organizations have also protested the tests' use. The NCAA claims the standards are in place to prevent athlete exploitation. (MSE)

Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Athletes, College Athletics, College Entrance Examinations, Court Litigation, Eligibility, Higher Education, Intercollegiate Cooperation, Racial Bias, Standards, Test Bias, Test Use

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Language: English

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