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JI
Students have certain
legal rights under federal/state constitutions and statutes as interpreted in
pertinent court decisions. In connection
with these rights are responsibilities that must be assumed by students. Among these rights and responsibilities are
the following:
A.
Civil rights, including the right to equal educational opportunity and
freedom from discrimination; the responsibility not to discriminate against
others;
B.
The right to attend free public schools in accordance with provisions
of
C.
The right to due process with respect to suspension, expulsion, or an
administrative decision which a student believes has injured his/her rights;
the responsibility to observe school rules and regulations essential for
permitting others to learn at school;
D.
The right to free inquiry and expression and to voice grievances; the
responsibility to observe reasonable rules regarding these rights and to
express themselves in a manner that does not materially or substantially
disrupt the operation of the school or conflict with the school’s basic
educational mission;
E.
The right to privacy regarding the content of student records‑‑as
defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act‑‑and the
right to dress as he/she pleases within reasonable guidelines related to
health, safety, and the avoiding of potential disruption; and
F.
The right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures; the
responsibility to comply with school rules and policies.
It is the board's belief
that as part of the educational process, all students should be made aware of
their legal rights and also of the legal authority of the board to make or
delegate authority to its staff to make rules and regulations regarding the
orderly operation of the schools. As
such, this policy shall be included in school handbooks or otherwise
communicated to students and parents at the beginning of each school year. The board expects all staff to abide by this
policy in order to most effectively achieve mutual respect of rights and the
acceptance of responsibility.
This
policy is designed for educational and informational purposes and is not
intended to create, expand, or restrict any
student rights or responsibilities.
Cross Reference: JIC ‑ STUDENT CONDUCT
JIH ‑ STUDENT INTERROGATIONS,
SEARCHES, AND ARRESTS
JK ‑
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
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