Q: How do the outcomes of cases in a federal court apply to schools?
A: Fairly broad question, but generally, when the Supreme Court (or lower courts within the circuit) decide a case that involves federal law -- such as the United States Constitution -- the court applies it to the state-level as well.
A: This a civics question. The state courts have appellate courts; in CA, the highest state court is the California Supreme Court. State appellate law dictates state law issues (related to the state constitution, statutes, regulations, etc.), unless the United State Supreme Court speaks on a given issue. The rulings of the US Supreme Court is the law of the land. The federal appellate courts handle issues arising under federal law or where there's what's known as "diversity jurisdiction." [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
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