First Amendment Rights and Student Press Freedom

David, a high school student, wants to know if he has First Amendment rights. Do high school students have First Amendment rights?

• Yes, but only in private schools.

• No, they do not have any First Amendment rights.

• Yes, but only in public schools.

• Yes, both in public and private schools, but with some limitations.

During a school newspaper meeting, David and Rohan discussed the implications of the Hazelwood decision. What was the Hazelwood decision about?

• It gave students the right to publish anything they want.

• It allowed public high school officials to censor some school-sponsored student publications.

• It prohibited all forms of censorship in schools.

• It required schools to provide free speech protections to students.

What is a "public forum for student expression" at Ava and Priya's school?

• A place where students can gather to discuss their opinions.

• A student publication where students have been given authority to make their own content decisions.

• A school assembly where students can speak freely.

• A social media platform used by students.

Abigail and Daniel are discussing New Voices legislation. What is New Voices legislation?

• A law that restricts student publications.

• A grassroots effort to restore and protect student press freedom at the state level.

• A federal law that censors student publications.

• A policy that allows schools to control all student publications.

Are underground or independent student publications, like the one Luna and Anika started, protected from censorship?

• No, they can be censored at any time.

• Yes, but only if they are distributed on school grounds.

• Yes, but schools must show substantial disruption before they can censor them.

• No, they are not protected at all.

Aron wrote a blog post falsely accusing Liam of committing a crime. What is this an example of?

• Publishing a critical opinion about someone

• Making a false accusation of fact

• Revealing an unpleasant truth

• Publishing embarrassing personal information with consent

During a school event, Mason publicized embarrassing personal information about Samuel without his consent. What is this an example of?

• Publishing a critical opinion about someone

• Making a false accusation of fact

• Publicizing embarrassing personal information without consent

• Revealing an unpleasant truth

What can happen if you mislabel a photo of Jayson so that it gives a false impression?

• Nothing happens

• It can be considered defamation

• It can be considered invasion of privacy

• It can harm a person's reputation ("false light")

Samuel is working on a student publication. Is there a federal privacy law that requires him to withhold student information from the internet?

• Yes, always

• No, never

• Only with parental consent

• Only with school district policy in writing

During a school debate, Ethan asked, "What do 'sunshine' laws require government agencies to do?"

• Keep their records private

• Open many of their official records and meetings to the public

• Publish all their records online

• Keep their meetings confidential