Student expression, other than student expression in student-produced official school publications, made on the school district premises or under the jurisdiction of the school district or as part of a schoolsponsored activity may be attributed to the school district; therefore, student expression must be responsible. Student expression must be appropriate to assure that the students learn and meet the goals of the school activity and that the potential audience is not exposed to material that may be harmful or inappropriate for their level of maturity.
Students will be allowed to express their viewpoints and opinions as long as the expression is responsible. The expression shall not, in the judgment of the administration, encourage the breaking of laws, cause defamation of persons, be obscene or indecent, or cause a material and substantial disruption to the educational program. The administration, when making this judgment, shall consider whether the activity in which the expression was made is school-sponsored and whether review or prohibition of the students’ expression furthers an educational purpose. Further, the expression must be done in a reasonable time, place, and manner that is not disruptive to the orderly and efficient operation of the school district.
Students who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary measures. Employees shall be responsible for insuring students’ expression is in keeping with this policy.
CROSS REF.:
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Activities
Academic Freedom
Distribution of Materials
- First Adoption:
- 1999-10-11
- Reviewed Dates:
- July 17, 2016/ November 14, 2021