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Frank Riggs: “Yes, and my opinion is that that local school district should have to go to court to adjudicate an unclear or…”

On the recordSeptember 10, 1998
Yes, and my opinion is that that local school district should have to go to court to adjudicate an unclear or conflicting provision between Federal and State law. And then if a Federal court order results, then obviously that local school district should have to comply with the ultimate decision and interpretation or decision and ruling of the Federal court.
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Frank Riggs
California

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Discussing the legal responsibilities of local school districts regarding federal and state law.

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