Rev. Bill McLean vs. Arkansas Board of Education.

Overton, William R.

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ERIC Number: EJ264545

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1982

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Rev. Bill McLean vs. Arkansas Board of Education.

Overton, William R.

Academe, v68 n2 p27-36 Mar-Apr 1982

The memorandum opinion constituting the district court's findings in the case of Arkansas' state law mandating instruction on creation in public schools is presented. Plaintiffs in the suit include Jewish and Christian individuals and organizations and those concerned with academic freedom issues. Defendants include state education officials and offices. (MSE)

Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Creationism, Government Role, Government School Relationship, Higher Education, Public Schools, Religious Factors, Science Curriculum, State Legislation

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

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Arkansas

Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: First Amendment

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