The Equal Access Act after "Mergens.".

Morris, Arval

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ERIC Number: EJ416442

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Equal Access Act after "Mergens."

Morris, Arval

West's Education Law Reporter, v61 n4 p1139-65 Oct 11 1990

Traces legislative history of the Equal Access Act of 1984 and the United States Supreme Court Justices' reasoning in the "Mergens" decision. At least six justices seem to agree that the proper Establishment Clause doctrine is that government can accommodate religion so long as its accommodation is neutral. (MLF)

Descriptors: Court Judges, Court Litigation, Extracurricular Activities, Federal Courts, Meetings, Public Schools, Secondary Education, State Church Separation

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

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Language: English

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

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