Student Rights

Know Your Rights: A Guide for Public School Students in Washington
This pdf describes students' rights to freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and in regards to issues such as sex education, discrimination, and school searches.  From the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington State.

Parent and Student Rights
This article explains the rights of parents and students in Washington state public schools. Also available as a brochure in several different languages. From the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction in Washington State.

Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent School District
Text of the 1969 Supreme Court decision that defined the constitutional rights of students in U.S. public schools.

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Last Updated: February 2, 2012