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Brentwood Academy v. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Assn.

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Brentwood Academy v. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Assn.
Court Supreme Court of the United States
Citation
Date decided February 20, 2001

Issues

When can the actions of a private entity be regarded as state action?

Holding

The private entity becomes a state actor whose activities may be challenged if

  1. the private actor receives significant encouragement from the state.
  2. the state has coercive power over the private entity
  3. the private entity participates in joint activities with the state government.

Rule