Issuance of search warrants is definitely based on probable cause. When the Supreme Court decides to hear a case, are there not a lot of probabilistic analyses by the Justices. Is the case important enough to hear? Is that clear cut? If it were, there would not be split opinions about granting certiorari. Is there a reason to just go with “stare decisis” or is this something the Court should review? What are the probable issues raised by this case? How much do I (the Justice) dislike the decision in Lemon (for example), and do it want it to be reviewed and possibly overturned–or do I run the risk that it becomes even more entrenched in the law?
Is it not the case that Dayo was on a travel track team? I would think that the teachers would be accommodating of students who were on the school team. Out-of-state travel for track meets was mentioned in the court documents.
I still think a math tutor was the way to go–much cheaper than the lawsuit, and probably cheaper than enrolling in an advanced math course somewhere else.