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redqueen

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10. Yeah, that part stuck out for me, too.
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 10:59 AM
Aug 2012

They can't set different limits or rules for behavior. That is just incredibly unfair.

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In public schools, no, because of the equal protection clause in the Fourteenth Amendment. no_hypocrisy Aug 2012 #1
So charter schools could not do this sort of thing? BanzaiBonnie Aug 2012 #2
A cogent legal argument could be made if they take a dime of taxpayer money. no_hypocrisy Aug 2012 #3
Apparently hundreds of schools are starting these kinds of programs. redqueen Aug 2012 #4
It's perfectly legal... so long as it isn't the only option. FBaggins Aug 2012 #5
Has the issue been adjudicated whether or not it's constitutional? no_hypocrisy Aug 2012 #11
It depends on how it's implemented. redqueen Aug 2012 #13
It depends on whether or not you side with Scalia. FBaggins Aug 2012 #16
If they do this in my grandkids school I will march down there bkkyosemite Aug 2012 #6
Yeah, that part stuck out for me, too. redqueen Aug 2012 #10
That's not what it is for Goblinmonger Aug 2012 #20
This can't be legal in public schools ... TBF Aug 2012 #7
I find it alarming that such drastic changes are being implemented redqueen Aug 2012 #9
My children and grandchildren bkkyosemite Aug 2012 #8
It's patently ridiculous. redqueen Aug 2012 #12
Well, for years we had boys' and girls' schools, and... TreasonousBastard Aug 2012 #14
Exactly. redqueen Aug 2012 #17
I've heard LWolf Aug 2012 #15
I found this summary informative and helpful redqueen Aug 2012 #18
That study LWolf Aug 2012 #21
I don't think it should be legal. Starry Messenger Aug 2012 #19
I think it is legal.... RobertAustin Sep 2012 #22
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