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First night Scenario. Nov, 2011 Federal Dist Court in California. 3 students, wearing T-shirts depicting the American flag, were instructed by Asst Principal to remove shirt or turn inside out. Reason…… Cinco de Mayo day was being celebrated.
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First night Scenario Nov, 2011 Federal Dist Court in California
3 students, wearing T-shirts depicting the American flag, were instructed by Asst Principal to remove shirt or turn inside out. • Reason……Cinco de Mayo day was being celebrated
Tinker says, “school officials not required under Tinker to wait until actual disruption has occurred before they can act to restrict speech. Instead, school officials may take action to suppress speech when they can reasonably forecast that the speech will cause disruption.”
Site discussion • So, who do you think won this one? • What if this happened at your school? • Same results? • What about prior restraint?
The Key….. • There was an “ethnically charged atmosphere” in the 1300 Live Oak HS. • 20% student population of ELL • Major race issues in 2009 over similar incident
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