School Law Ah-has

1. Acronyms are very

important.
2. Know the ever-changing
slang terms.
3. Teachers have their own
side of the story.
4. Dont suggest answers or
responses when dealing
with a critical situation.
5. Legislative decisions impact
education.
6. Free speech is not as simple
as you think.
7. Free speech comes in many
formsverbal, written,
dress, symbolic, and many
more.
8. You need to know as much
as you can about your
environment.
9. Know your school policies.
10. Know your personal
resources.

Action Steps
1. Study acronyms.
2. Be in with the know
and now.
3. Talk to teachers!
4. Stay silent. Practice
being a listener and
not a speaker waiting.
5. Stay updated on
legislative issues.
6. Keep in mind the three
cases: Tinker, Fraser,
and Hazelwood.
7. Now you know that it
is not just verbal.
Teach others that they
express themselves in
many ways.
8. Be situationally aware
of your environment.
Make predictions and
know the
undercurrents.
9. Read your district and
school handbook.
10. Align yourself with
people who are
experts in different
areas. Know who you
can call!