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A state actor is an entity engaged in public conduct that is prohibited from violating the [[Fourteenth Amendment]] and, by incorporation, the [[Bill of Rights]].  Private actors are generally not state actors, though a substantial nexus with governmental entities can convert a private association into a state actor.   

A '''state actor''' is an entity engaged in public conduct that is prohibited from violating the [[Fourteenth Amendment]] and, by incorporation, the [[Bill of Rights]].  Private actors are generally not state actors, though a substantial nexus with governmental entities can convert a private association into a state actor.   

An example of a private association considered to be a state actor is a private association of public schools.  The Supreme Court and the Tenth Circuit have held that this type of private association is a state actor:<ref>''Christian Heritage Acad. v. Okla. Secondary Sch. Activities Ass'n'', 2007 U.S. App. LEXIS 8186, *15 (10th Cir. Apr. 9, 2007).</ref>

An example of a private association considered to be a state actor is a private association of public schools.  The Supreme Court and the Tenth Circuit have held that this type of private association is a state actor:<ref>''Christian Heritage Acad. v. Okla. Secondary Sch. Activities Ass'n'', 2007 U.S. App. LEXIS 8186, *15 (10th Cir. Apr. 9, 2007).</ref>