John de Beck: Just what is a free public education?:
"Recent complaints by parents about costs they have to pay for student materials, uniforms, and supplies and equipment is creating a review of the school district practice of charging parents for things that schools require for participation in classes, extra curricular activities and competitions by bands, drill squads, and cheerleading teams.
While I am not a lawyer, I have strong concerns about school districts (and mine in particular) requiring any purchases for participation that is not specifically ruled legal by court precidents, or by the constitution itself"
"Recent complaints by parents about costs they have to pay for student materials, uniforms, and supplies and equipment is creating a review of the school district practice of charging parents for things that schools require for participation in classes, extra curricular activities and competitions by bands, drill squads, and cheerleading teams.
While I am not a lawyer, I have strong concerns about school districts (and mine in particular) requiring any purchases for participation that is not specifically ruled legal by court precidents, or by the constitution itself"