Original Adopted Date:  5-9-83                                                    Last Revised Date:  5-8-95                                     Last Reviewed Date: 8-12-24

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   Freedom of Expression

                                 503.1   Student Conduct

                                 504  Student Activities

                                 603.9   Academic Freedom