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Horner, Jeff; Barlow, Ben – West's Education Law Quarterly, 1994
In "Lee," the Supreme Court held that prayer directed by a school official at graduation ceremonies was unconstitutional. Examines "Lee" and two subsequent decisions by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals: "Jones v. Clear Creek ISD" allowed prayer initiated by students; "Doe v. Duncanville ISD" prohibited a…
Descriptors: Commencement Ceremonies, Court Litigation, Federal Courts, Public Schools
