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Question: Is it illegal to take freedom of speech from kids in school?
Answer: School's need to maintain a safe environment for students and teachers. The right to free speech is protected by the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the US Constitution. However, when spoken words are abusive, offensive or the language is unacceptable, your right to free speech may be limited. Fighting words, those that may create a situation in which a fight may occur, are not protected by the Constitution. Students' rights and the need for safe school environment may sometimes come in conflict. In such cases, the courts have determined that students may have their rights limited.
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On 02/25/03
Angie from MD said:
I really think kids should have a freedom of speech in schools. Teachers can say whatever they want but when it comes to kids, it doesnt matter. They don't matter. Also, teachers can disagree with what a kid or teenager says but if the kid starts to get in an arguement this teacher will just be like no your wrong and thats the end of it. A student can highly disagree with what the teacher is saying and it won't matter. They could even get written up for it and it's not fair
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On 02/21/03
Samuel from CA said:
One Word: Wrong! Students have freedom of speech in schools, as long as it doen't disrupt the "Educational Process". This means that you can't say anything disruptive in class, but out of class is a different matter. You can say WHATEVER you want outside the class room, as long as it is not slanderous, and the school can't do anything about it. And, to prove myself, the Supreme Court has ruled this too. For more info, search "Tinker v. Des Moines School District".
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On 02/02/03
Percy from NY said:
You should not have been suspended for freedom of speach...wut exactly did u say...just be cuz were kids doesnt give them the right to do wuteva they want. The constitution applys to everyone..not just to who is 18 or over. I think it depends on exactly what happened..but its your constitutional right to speak out your opinion.
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On 01/27/03
Haley from FL said:
Say it i believe you even though my school is private they are so uptight they dont even let someone touch someone else not even in a buddy way its crazy they even took our rights away from outside of school like if we went to an eminem concert or listen to their music (outside of school!!!) and they find out they will dismiss us from school but hey how can they find out we dont ever talk to them about our social lives!!!!!!!
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On 01/27/03
Haley from FL said:
yeah i mean i had this one teacher that would make fun of us and call us names its not right
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