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Updated

Adoption Date: 06/22/2021

 History: 05/24/2022 (reviewed), 6/13/23 (updated), 6/11/24 (reviewed)

The board recognizes that students, employees, parents or citizens may want to distribute materials within the school district that are non-curricular.  Non-curricular materials to be distributed must be approved by the Educational Services Center and meet certain standards prior to their distribution. Requests should be submitted to the Director of Community Relations.

Policy References:

Legal Reference:

U.S. Const. amend. I.
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988).
Bethel School District v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675 (1986).
New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 (1985).
Tinker v. Des Moines Ind. Comm. Sch. Dist., 393 U.S. 503 (1969).
Bystrom v. Fridley High School, 822 F.2d 747 (8th Cir. 1987).
Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.22.

Cross References:

502.3 Student Expression and Student Publication 
502.3R1 Student Expression and Student Publication Code - Regulation
503.1 Student Conduct
503.1R1 Student Suspension
603.9 Academic Freedom
603.9R1 Teaching Controversial Issues
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