6145.31

Instruction

Student Publications

Underground Publications

Provisions governing student verbal and written expression apply to contents and distribution of underground student publications.

Students who edit, publish and/or wish to distribute non-school-sponsored handwritten, printed or duplicated materials among their fellow students in the schools must assume responsibility for the content of such materials.

Students may be restricted in the time and place of distribution and, if the Principal determines that the material is libelous or obscene according to legal definition or would threaten to disrupt the educational process, students may be prohibited from distributing it on school property while school is in session.

(cf. 6145.3 Publications)

Legal Reference: Eisner v Stamford Board of Education, 440 F.2d 803 (2nd Cir 1971)

Trachtman v Anker, 563 F.2d 518 (2nd Cir 1977), cert. denied, 354 U.S. 925 (1978)

Policy adopted: September 14, 2004 EAST HADDAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Moodus, Connecticut