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What principle allows schools to restrict speech that interferes with another student's rights?
What principle allows schools to restrict speech that interferes with another student's rights?
- Hazelwood principle
- Tinker principle (correct)
- Fraser principle
- Morse principle
In which case was it determined that lewd speech could be restricted in schools?
In which case was it determined that lewd speech could be restricted in schools?
- Bethel School District No. 403 v. Fraser (correct)
- Morse v. Frederick
- Tinker v. Des Moines
- Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
What type of speech can schools restrict under the principle established by Morse v. Frederick?
What type of speech can schools restrict under the principle established by Morse v. Frederick?
- Religious speech
- Pro-drug speech (correct)
- Political speech
- Racially insensitive speech
What does the limit on school-sponsored speech primarily refer to?
What does the limit on school-sponsored speech primarily refer to?
Which of the following best describes the implications of the Tinker case?
Which of the following best describes the implications of the Tinker case?
Which case involved the censorship of a school newspaper by the principal?
Which case involved the censorship of a school newspaper by the principal?
What type of speech is considered a substantial disruption according to the Tinker case?
What type of speech is considered a substantial disruption according to the Tinker case?
Which of the following is NOT a limit on student speech recognized by the Supreme Court?
Which of the following is NOT a limit on student speech recognized by the Supreme Court?
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Study Notes
Speech that Interferes with Another Student's Rights
- Student speech can be restricted if it is likely to violate or infringe on someone else's rights.
- This principle was established in the landmark case Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969), where students wore black armbands to protest the Vietnam War.
- The Supreme Court ruled that students retain their First Amendment rights at school, but schools can intervene to protect the rights of others.
Speech that Causes Substantial Disruption
- Schools can limit speech that could lead to substantial disruption in the school environment.
- The Tinker case also established this principle, allowing schools to restrict speech posing a real threat of disruption.
Lewd Speech
- Schools can prohibit speech deemed inappropriate, obscene, or offensive.
- This limit was established in Bethel School District No. 403 v. Fraser (1986), where a student delivered a sexually suggestive speech at a school assembly.
- The Supreme Court ruled that schools can restrict lewd speech to maintain an appropriate educational environment.
School Sponsored Speech
- Schools can regulate school-sponsored activities and publications to ensure they align with educational goals and values.
- This was established in Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988), where students wrote articles for the school newspaper that the principal decided to censor.
- The Supreme Court ruled that schools have control over school-sponsored speech to uphold educational standards.
Pro-Drug Speech
- Schools can restrict messages that promote illegal drug use.
- This limit was established in Morse v. Frederick (2007), where a student displayed a banner promoting drug use during a school event.
- The Supreme Court upheld schools' authority to prohibit speech advocating illegal drug use, even if it occurs off-campus.
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