CYBERBULLYING or CENSORSHIP?
The Limits of School Authority
October 12
12:15-1:30 p.m.
Room 175
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Public schools can censor student speech that "materially disrupts" the educational activities of the school or that is inconsistent with school policies on drug use or "civility." But what authority, if any, do they have when a student makes a Facebook page or a YouTube video off campus that trashes another student -- or a teacher or administrator? Courts around the country have faced this question, with mixed results. Two panels of the Third Circuit issues opinions on this issue on the same day -- giving wildly varying answers. Come hear about the emerging law in this area, along with insights from a scholar who studies social media and a school administrator who handles these issues on the ground.