Abington School District v. Schempp
Text
Holding
Mandatory Bible reading in public school classrooms violates establishment clause.
Citation
374 U.S. 203
Year
Ratio
Library of Congress Link
Religious Tradition Involved
State/Territory of Origin
Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)
Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)
Local / State / Federal Legislation
Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court
Penultimate court of appeals
Penultimate court opinion citation
Murray v. Curlett, 179 A.2d 698 (Md. 1962), rev'd sub nom. Sch. Dist. of Abington Tp., Pa. v. Schempp, 374 U.S. 203 (1963)