Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-2013
Publication Source
School Business Affairs
Abstract
Among the many duties of school business officials (SBOs), their boards, and other education leaders is establishing policies governing access to district facilities. When disputes over access are litigated, the judiciary walks a fine line, as courts generally grant school officials discretion in defining use policies. However, as discussed below, when it comes to granting access to public school facilities, educators cannot violate the constitutional rights of a group based on the religious content of its speech.
In light of the enduring issue over access to facilities by nonschool religious groups, this column reviews relevant Supreme Court precedent before examining the Eighth Circuit’s analysis in Child Evangelism. Then, in the wake of Child Evangelism, four access options are presented for SBOs, their boards, and other education leaders.
Inclusive pages
32-34
ISBN/ISSN
0036-651X
Document Version
Published Version
Copyright
Copyright © 2013, ASBO International
Publisher
Association of School Business Officials
Volume
79
Issue
3
Place of Publication
Reston, VA
eCommons Citation
Russo, Charles J., "Access to Facilities by Non-School Religious Groups: An Enduring Issue" (2013). Educational Leadership Faculty Publications. 143.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/eda_fac_pub/143
Included in
Educational Leadership Commons, Education Law Commons, Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration Commons
Comments
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This article originally appeared in the March 2013 School Business Affairs magazine and is reprinted with permission of the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The text herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of ASBO International, and use of this imprint does not imply any endorsement or recognition by ASBO International and its officers or affiliates. Any additional re-purposing or reprint of this article in this or any other medium is restricted without prior written consent.
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