Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1
This page analyzes a single policy using structured scoring, historical evidence, source quality, and measurable outcomes.
Summary
The Supreme Court struck down certain voluntary K-12 student assignment plans that used individual racial classifications to promote school integration.
How to Read This Record
Impact Reading
Very high documented impact
Evidence Base
Limited evidence from Archive sources.
Data Completeness
Needs Review record with 1 source and 0 metrics.
Outcome Summary
The ruling limited one set of tools school districts could use to pursue racial integration in public education.
Categories
Impact Scores
This score is a structured measure of how directly and materially this policy affected Black communities, weighted by evidence, durability, and equity. Harm offset reduces the total score.
Total Impact Score
25
Directness
4
How explicitly the policy targeted or affected Black communities.
Material Impact
3
The practical real-world effect on conditions, rights, or outcomes.
Evidence
5
Strength of sourcing and historical support for the assessment.
Durability
4
How lasting the effects of the policy were over time.
Equity
1
Whether the policy advanced fairness, inclusion, or equal access.
Harm Offset
0
Any offsetting harms, limitations, exclusions, or contradictory effects that reduce the total.
Scoring Notes: Important limit on voluntary race-conscious K-12 integration policies.
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Suggested Relationships
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2003 • Court Case • Unknown party
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1988 • Law • Unknown party
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1987 • Court Case • Unknown party
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1974 • Court Case • Unknown party
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1969 • Court Case • Unknown party
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Sources
Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1, 551 U.S. 701 (2007)
Justia • Archive
Published: Jun 28, 2007
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