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	Frequently Asked Questions Student Rights Does the First Amendment apply to public schools? May schools limit the time, place, and manner of student expression? What are the free expression rights of students in public schools under the First Amendment? Teacher Rights How do courts balance a teacher’s First Amendment rights against the interests of the public school system? May religious leaders or other outside adults attend the meetings of student clubs? May teachers or other school employees participate in student religious clubs? What types of laws protect teachers who believe they have been unfairly treated by a school board, school superintendent, or other school official? Student Extracurricular Clubs and Activities Do students have the right to form religious or political clubs below the secondary level? May noncurriculum-related student groups use school media to advertise their meetings? May public school facilities be used by outside community groups during nonschool hours? May religious leaders or other outside adults attend the meetings of student clubs? May students form religious or political clubs in secondary public schools? May students solicit funds at school? May teachers or other school employees participate in student religious clubs? May the school exclude any student extracurricular group? What control does the school retain over student meetings in a limited open forum? What is a "noncurriculum related student group" under the Equal Access Act? Last updated: Friday, November 21, 2008 \| 14:09:10

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