ethics notes

Five freedoms of first amendment:
1. Freedom of speech
2. Press
3. Religion
4. Petition
5. Assembly

The Tinker Standard:
Students speech cannot be censored as long as it does not "materially disrupt class work or involve substantial disorder or invasion of the rights of others."

The Fraser Standard:
Because school officials have an "interest in teaching students the boundaries of socially apporopriate behavior, " they can censor student speech that is vulgar or indecent, even if it does not cause a "material or substantial disruption."

The Hazelwood Standard:
Censorship of school-sponsored studen expression is permissible when school officials can show that it is "reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns."

The Frederick Standard:
January 2002, olympic torch travels through town, principal cancels school, Senior Frederick unveils banner on the sidewalk across street which reads "bong hits 4 Jesus"- suspended for 10 days.