California public school district sued over community service policy

A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Long Beach Unified School District over a community service policy that some say is unconstitutional.

Starting with the class of 2007, the district required all high school students to complete 40 hours of community service to qualify for their high school diploma. Chris Rand, 15, completed more than 80 hours of community service through a local church. He assisted with arts and crafts projects, helped to store equipment, and performed other duties at the Long Beach Alliance Church. But school officials refused to give Rand credit for his work because it was associated with a church.

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