Harrah Independent School District v. Martin (1978)
- Docket
- 78-443
- Decided
- 1978-01-01
Summary
Question: Did the failure to renew Martin’s contract violate the Fourteenth Amendment? Conclusion: No. In a per curiam opinion, the Supreme Court reversed the appellate court. The Supreme Court held that school board did not deny Martin substantive due process since there was no fundamental interest involved. The court also held that equal protection did not apply because the school district did not apply the continuing education rule differently to different groups.