DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS
Code No. 903.5
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 building principal and meet certain standards prior to their distribution.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the building principals to draft administrative regulations regarding this policy.
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 Publications Code
502.3R1 Student Expression and Student Publications Code - Regulation
503.1 Student Conduct
503.1R1 Student Conduct - Regulation
603.9 Academic Freedom
603.9R1 Academic Freedom - Teaching Controversial Issues
Adopted: 09/14/1987
Revised: 03/18/2002
Reviewed: 06/26/2023
