A local school district had a policy that it would not hire bus drivers who had been convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol.Sven claimed that this practice violated the Equal Protection Clause by unfairly excluding everyone who had been found guilty of DUI.Which standard will the court use to review the bus company's practice?

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The court will use minimal scrutiny (also known as rational basis review) because the policy involves neither a fundamental right nor a suspect classification. The policy is related to the legitimate government interest of ensuring the safety of school children.

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