The rule is could be expelled. There is no reason to think that a
kid would be expelled only for missing 8 or 10 classes. It seems to me
that sending a notice is proper and may even be required and that
discretion in enforcement is proper as well. So, how could this rule
NOT stand --
Any thoughts on this issue? The Indiana Free Exercise Clause
has been interpreted to require strict scrutiny, City Chapel Evangelical
Free Inc. v. City of South Bend, 744 N.E.2d 443 (Ind. 2001), though I
know of no cases that have dealt with the government's role as K-12
educator.
Factual question: Is travelling out of state necessary for the
religious observance? That is, could he have attended religious
services and remained in state, and thus not missed so much school? Did
the days missed include all the religous holiday, or were there are also
travel days or
reprimanded for religious absences
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 09:20:29 -0800
Any thoughts on this issue? The Indiana Free Exercise Clause
has been interpreted to require strict scrutiny, City Chapel Evangelical
Free Inc. v. City of South Bend, 744 N.E.2d 443 (Ind. 2001), though I
know of no cases
