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.