Question

A student completes an assignment for class where he talks about why his school should change certain rules. His teacher says the essay is excellent and posts it on the school's website on a page for great student work. The principal orders the teacher to remove the essay from the website. The student feels that the principal violated his rights.
Which of the following is likely to happen if the student takes his case to court?


A)The court will find in favor of the principal based on Tinker v. Des Moines. The student does not have the right to exercise free speech in his classes or assignments.

B)The court will find in favor of the principal based on Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier. The principal has the right to censor material published on the school-owned website.

C)The court will find in favor of the student based on Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier. The student has a right to freedom of expression in online assignments.

D)The court will find in favor of the student based on Tinker v. Des Moines. The student has a right to freedom of speech in school.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

The court will find in favour of the student based on Tinker v. Des Moines. The student has a right to freedom of speech in school