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Student Rights:
Constitutional violations are far too common in public schools across the country. Teachers and administrators have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for the students that is conducive to learning. They also have a responsibility to respect each student's individual rights. Simply put, students have rights too. Learn more and take action to protect the rights guaranteed to all Americans.


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Student Rights : Resources

Selden v. Livingston Parish School Board - Statement of Darren Selden, father of Michelle, plaintiff (08/02/2006)

Selden v. Livingston Parish School Board - Statement of Michelle Selden, plaintiff (08/02/2006)

State Law Challenges to Student Drug Testing (11/01/2005)

Online Communications Workshop (02/14/2005)

Letter Urging Adoption of Safe Schools Policies (01/23/2004)

Your Right to Equality in Education (07/17/2003)

Your Right to Keep Your School Records Private (07/17/2003)

Your Right to Free Expression (07/17/2003)

Your Right to Fair Treatment (07/17/2003)

Your Right to Religious Freedom (07/17/2003)

Your Right to Privacy (07/17/2003)

Statements by Teenage Girls and Their Parents, Clients in NYCLU Lawsuit Against New York School Officials for Forcing Teenage Girls to Undergo Intrusive Medical Exams (07/08/2003)
NEW YORK - Following are statements by two teenage girls and their relatives, who are clients in the New York Civil Liberties Unions' federal lawsuit against school officials for forcing a group of girls to undergo intrusive and highly private medical examinations following their participation in a ""hooky party.""

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