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McCarthy, Martha – Journal of Law & Education, 2002
Analyzes recent federal court decision striking down school anti-harassment policy on First Amendment grounds. Discusses freedom of expression rights in public setting as compared to public-school context. Argues decision incorrectly relies on law developed outside public-school context, unjustifiably finds violation of First Amendment, and may…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Courts