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Students and the First Amendment:

Published on Feb 03, 2016

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Students and the First Amendment:

Freedom of Speech in Schools

The First Amendment

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Student protections under the first amendment

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Freedom of speech does not include

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Tinker v. Des moines (1969)

Students do not shed their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate

Taylor v. Roswell Independent School District. (2013)

Distribution of dolls caused a substantial disruption

Cox v. Warwick Valley Cntrl School District (2012)

The writing COULD have led to substantial disruption

Bethel Sch. Dist. No. 403 v. Fraser (1986)

Obscene and Lewd Speech is not protected under the First Amendment

J.A. v. Fort wayne community schools (2013)

The speech was considered obscene based on age and maturity

At this time, the Supreme Court has not heard a case regarding the Freedom of Speech as it relates to the internet and technology; therefore, the current standards must be applied before passing judgement.