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Ruling expected today in school superintendent's lawsuit

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: July 17, 2009

RALEIGH
A Wake County judge plans to issue a ruling in a lawsuit pitting North Carolina's elected public schools superintendent against Gov. Beverly Perdue's decision to take over her duties.

Judge Robert Hobgood said he would rule Friday in a lawsuit filed by Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson. His opinion could be appealed up to the state Supreme Court, a process that could take until next year.

Atkinson's attorney argued in court Wednesday that Perdue violated the state constitution by creating an overarching public education executive and giving him day-to-day administrative powers.

Atkinson said her role has been diminished to ambassador for public education.

North Carolina is one of 13 states that elect their chief school administrators.

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