Connecticut Supreme Court Case Summary
The landmark Sheff v. O’Neill Connecticut Supreme Court decision will have a dramatic effect on the state of education in the great state of Connecticut. The de-facto segregation of Connecticut public schools over several years has been a troubling trend that has ultimately led to the decision reached by the court. The low performance of schools in the Hartford area has been a concern of many parents and educators. A child’s education is the most valuable tool a child can receive to prepare themselves for the world. The people of Connecticut must recognize the impact that failing schools can have on the entire state. The people in the Connecticut General Assembly and yourself must act to ensure each child has a chance at fulfilling their God given talents. However, I do not believe the Connecticut Supreme Court was correct in saying that it is the
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First, Justice Borden stated the issues where he agrees with the majority. He agrees that Hartford schools are failing and that the situation is only getting worse. Furthermore, he agrees that failing schools are hurting the state’s economic future. Additionally, he adds, “I agree, furthermore, that racial and ethnic integration of our public schools would be beneficial for all children and society in general (13).” Justice Borden clearly identifies the problems with segregation, but he attacks the majorities constitutional reasoning behind their decision and “The majority has used this court’s power to interpret the constitution in order to mandate a vast and unprecedented social experiment (14).” Justice Borden does not see the tie between the state and the problems of de facto segregation. He noted that it will be difficult for the state to comply with the majority’s ruling, because they provided little guidance for the state. Additionally, the ruling strikes down much of the Connecticut school system that has been in place since
First, Justice Borden stated the issues where he agrees with the majority. He agrees that Hartford schools are failing and that the situation is only getting worse. Furthermore, he agrees that failing schools are hurting the state’s economic future. Additionally, he adds, “I agree, furthermore, that racial and ethnic integration of our public schools would be beneficial for all children and society in general (13).” Justice Borden clearly identifies the problems with segregation, but he attacks the majorities constitutional reasoning behind their decision and “The majority has used this court’s power to interpret the constitution in order to mandate a vast and unprecedented social experiment (14).” Justice Borden does not see the tie between the state and the problems of de facto segregation. He noted that it will be difficult for the state to comply with the majority’s ruling, because they provided little guidance for the state. Additionally, the ruling strikes down much of the Connecticut school system that has been in place since