In re Nicklas

Citations

• 146 Pa. 212
• 23 A. 316
• 1892 Pa. LEXIS 1213

Syllabus

<p>1. Under paragraph I., § 23, act of May 8, 1854, P. L. 617, relating to the common-school system, it is the duty of the board of school directors of a district, to provide schools for those who may actually “ apply for admission and instruction, either in person, or by parent, guardian, or next friend. ”</p> <p>2. That a board of directors disregard the demand by a committee representing the inhabitants of a village in the district, to provide generally “ for the children or scholars of said village,” does not render them liable to be dismissed from office, under the provisions of § 9 of said act.*</p>