The issue focused on law enforcement policy. While federal authorities have legal authority to prohibit terror groups from taking over public schools, some civil rights lawyers think that local laws would be better able to deal with these problems.

"It's not just about talking about criminal justice," said Justice Law Institute attorney George Lee, who also served as deputy solicitor general in the Obama administration. "We need to look at how we implement those laws and then ask whether they can make a difference in school safety and respect for students and