Can You Start a Bible Study Club at School? | Westside Community Board of Education v. Mergens

The video discusses the case of Westside Community Board of Education v. Mergens, where students at Westside High School wanted to form a Christian Bible study club. Initially denied by the school, the students argued this violated the Equal Access Act and their First Amendment rights. The case went through various courts, ultimately reaching the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of the students. The decision upheld the Equal Access Act, allowing religious clubs to meet on school grounds during non-instructional time, as long as it did not imply state sponsorship of religion.

What was the main reason Bridget Mergens and her fellow students wanted to form a Bible study club?

What was the principal's response to the request for the Bible study club?

What law did the students argue was violated by the school district's decision?

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Bible study club's ability to meet on school grounds?

How did the court's ruling impact the rights of students to discuss religion in public schools?