Teens and the Law: You and School
Some of your peers have taken a stand regarding incidents at school. As a result, the courts have had to consider your individual rights.
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You and School (0)
Can you express yourself at school through music & song?
Are you at liberty in school to sing or write music using any words or phrases? Does the method of communication give you more leeway in expressing yourself? Is "music" speech and therefore protected under the ...
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You and School (0)
What is Title IX and how does it affect me?
In 1972, Congress passed the Equal Opportunity in Education Act, popularly referred to as Title IX. The intended purpose of the law is to eliminate discrimination on the basis of gender in public and private ...
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You and School (0)
Can I display the Confederate flag on my clothes at school?
The display of the Confederate flag, as shown here, has been the subject of numerous lawsuits. In January, 2009, a federal court ruled against ...
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You and School (0)
Do any states have laws that specifically protect student expression?
[caption id="attachment_1867" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo by Caveman 92223"][/caption] The answer is yes - there are a handful of states with laws regarding different forms of student expression. As you know, ...
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You and School (22)
Do students have a right to cell-phone privacy while at school?
[caption id="attachment_926" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="Photo by Blyzz (Flickr)"][/caption] In May, 2007 a school security officer at Monarch High School in Colorado saw a 16-year-old sophomore smoking in the ...
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You and School (0)
Can I go to school if I have HIV or AIDS?
Ryan White was thirteen years old when he was diagnosed with the virus that causes AIDS. He had been infected by treatments for his hemophilia. In 1985, he wa...
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You and School (0)
I′m a student with a disability. What rights do I have?
[caption id="attachment_953" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="Photo by Jason Tester"][/caption] Not long ago, children with disabilities were excluded from the same educational advantages given to students without disabilities. Beginning in ...
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You and School (0)
Are my grades public information?
[caption id="attachment_956" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo by Specialkrb (Flickr)"][/caption] School records, which may include medical, legal, criminal, or mental health information, aren′t public records. This means that only certain ...
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You and School (2)
Do I have to pray at school?
[caption id="attachment_960" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo by Hpebley3 (Flickr)"][/caption] In 1989, two prayers were given by a rabbi at a Rhode Island middle school graduation ceremony. Fourteen-year-old Deborah* and ...
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You and Other Important Rights, You and School (0)
Do I have complete freedom of expression in school?
No one, whether a juvenile or adult (student or not), has complete freedom of expression without some limits. The government may place reasonable restrictions on our freedoms. For example, city laws about loud noise at ...
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You and School (2)
Can I be forced to take a drug or urine test if I go out for sports?
The issue of drug testing at school concerns everyone on campus. While in session, your school is considered to be your temporary guardian. In that capacity, the school exercises a degree of supervision and control ...
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You and Other Important Rights, You and School (0)
Can my property be searched and seized?
The Fourth Amendment protects you against unreasonable searches and seizures. Does this apply to you at school? Yes. Does it mean that your locker or backpack are off-limits to school personnel? No. [caption id="attachment_911" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo ...
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You and School (1)
Why can′t I wear what I want to school?
[caption id="attachment_967" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo by Tavallai (Flickr)"][/caption] Not only has every parent in America been asked this question at one time or other; so have the nine ...
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You and School (0)
What if I damage school property?
[caption id="attachment_983" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Photo by Half Alive (Flickr)"][/caption] All students are responsible for taking care of their books and school materials. If yours are damaged or ...
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You and School (0)
Do I have to obey my teacher?
[caption id="attachment_1026" align="alignleft" width="206" caption="Photo by Jem (Flickr)"][/caption] At the beginning of the school year, you may be given a copy of the school′s rules regarding what′s expected ...
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