Supreme Court lets schools drug test extracurricular students
The 5-4 decision allows drug testing of students in competitive activities and teams, extending beyond athletes. The ruling supports district efforts to curb drug use, focusing on those in after school programs, while critics call it a violation of privacy. Justice Breyer wrote to note aims of reducing peer pressure, with dissents emphasizing potential overreach.
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Court upholds Ohio school voucher program
The Supreme Court ruled vouchers do not violate the constitution, backing an inner city Cleveland program providing up to $2,250 per child for private, church, and some public schools. Justices Rehnquist, O Connor, Scalia, Kennedy, and Thomas wrote for the majority, while Souter led a strong dissent joined by Stevens, Ginsburg, and Breyer.
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Court ruling sparks interest in education vouchers in Kansas
The 5-4 ruling opens doors for state or federal programs letting parents use tax funds for private school enrollment. Private schools like Veritas Christian School and Bishop Seabury Academy anticipate enrollment boosts and broader socio economic diversity, while officials warn about potential government regulation and string attached to funds.
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Supreme Court bars outdoor chaining of inmates in Alabama case
The Supreme Court ruled 6 3 that chaining disruptive inmates to outdoor posts is cruel and unusual punishment and allows prisoners to sue guards even when following orders. The decision, tied to Alabama's 1995 1998 policy, expands rights for up to 400 inmates including Larry Hope who alleged seven hour restraint without a bathroom break. The ruling also upheld broad limits on campaign restrictions for judicial candidates in a separate decision.
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