Do public school students have First Amendment rights in school? Schools may limit speech that cases or is likely to cause substantial disruption of school activities or invades the rights of others.

Can a public school ever punish a student for what they say? Schools may discipline students for lewd, vulgar, or offensive speech that is inconsistent with the school's educational mission.

Can a public school restrict what students can say in a school newspaper? Schools can regulate speech that is part of school-sponsored activities, such as classroom newspapers or announcements.

Can a public school punish a student for something displayed during a school event outside of class? Schools may prohibit speech that advocates the use of illegal drugs.

Can a public school punish a student for something posted on social media off-campus and after school hours? Schools have less authority to discipline students for speech that happens off campus and outside of school activities.