10 FAQs high school student journalists frequently ask about their rights

10 FAQs high school student journalists frequently ask about their rights

As we start the school year, it’s important to begin with a fundamental understanding of what the law allows student to do (or not do).

As a quick crash course (or refresher), here’s a link to the Student Press Law Center’s High School Top Ten List, which answers the following questions, and more:

Q: Do high school students have First Amendment rights?

Q: What about the Hazelwood decision?

Q: What is a “public forum for student expression?”

Q: Am I in danger of getting sued for defamation or invasion of privacy?

Q: Can we publish students’ names and photos online?

The SPLC is an excellent resource to bookmark for future use, as well.