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 --
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
Putting aside the Indiana Free Exercise Clause, aren't there some
serious problems here under the ordinary federal Free Exercise Clause as
well?
As an initial matter, the principal claims that [s]tudents are
allowed [only] five days of excused absences per semester and that
