The Establishment Clause and Its Application in the Public Schools: Florey v. Sioux Falls School District, 464 F. Supp. 911 (D.S.D. 1979), aff’d, 619 F.2d 1311 (8th Cir. 1980)

Authors

Michael W. Homer, University of Nebraska College of LawFollow

Abstract

I. Introduction

II. The History and Development of the Establishment Clause

III. The Facts of Florey

IV. The District Court Opinion

V. Circuit Court Opinion

VI. Analysis … A. Purpose Test … B. Effect Test … 1. Traditional versus Untraditional Christmas Hymns … 2. Singing in the Classroom versus Singing in Assemblies … 3. The Age of the Children … 4. Alternatives … 5. Religious Symbols … C. Excessive Entanglement Test

Recommended Citation

Michael W. Homer, The Establishment Clause and Its Application in the Public Schools: Florey v. Sioux Falls School District, 464 F. Supp. 911 (D.S.D. 1979), aff’d, 619 F.2d 1311 (8th Cir. 1980), 59 Neb. L. Rev. (1980)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/nlr/vol59/iss4/9