Three Branches of Government

Santa Fe Independent School District v. Jane Doe (2000)

        -Supreme Court ruled that public schools cannot sponsor religious activities.

West Side Community Schools v. Mergens (1990)

        -Supreme Court ruled that public schools that allow student-interest clubs cannot exclude religious or political ones.

New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985)

        -Supreme Court ruled that your belongings can be searched, but not arbitrarily.

Vernonia School District v. Acton (1995)

        -Supreme Court ruled that schools can require drug testing of athletes.

Ingraham v. Wright (1977)

        -Supreme Court ruled that teachers may use Corporal Punishment if your locality allows it.

Kent v. United States (1966)

        -Supreme Court ruled that teens may be tried as adults.

Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District (1969)

        -Supreme Court ruled that you have a right to express yourself up to a certain extent in school.

Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988)

        -Supreme Court ruled that schools may censor student newspapers.

Grutter v. Bollinger (2003)

        -Supreme Court ruled that colleges may use race as a factor in admitting students.

DeShaney v. Winnebago County Social Services (1989)

        -Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution doesn't protect kids from their parents.