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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 : Publications

Criminalizing the Classroom: The Over-Policing of New York City Schools (03/18/2007)
This report documents the excesses of the New York City school policing program and offers recommendations for reform.

ACLU on Campus: Your Guide to Creating an ACLU College Club (01/03/2007)
This manual is your guide to establish and expand an ACLU college club. It will help you to become more familiar with the ACLU's mission, as well as guide you through important club-building techniques like planning events and raising funds.

Bigger Monster, Weaker Chains: The Growth of an American Surveillance Society (01/15/2003)

Ask Sybil Liberty About Your Right to Equality in Education (12/31/1997)
ACLU's resident expert, Sybil Liberty, answers common questions about students' rights from a student point of view.

Ask Sybil Liberty About Your Right to Fair Treatment (12/31/1997)
ACLU's resident expert, Sybil Liberty, answers common questions about students' rights from a student point of view.

Ask Sybil Liberty About Your Right to Keep Your School Records Private (12/31/1997)
ACLU's resident expert, Sybil Liberty, answers common questions about students' rights from a student point of view.

Ask Sybil Liberty About Your Right to Free Expression (12/31/1997)
ACLU's resident expert, Sybil Liberty, answers common questions about students' rights from a student point of view.

Ask Sybil Liberty About Your Right to Privacy (12/31/1997)
ACLU's resident expert, Sybil Liberty, answers common questions about students' rights from a student point of view.

Hate Speech on Campus (12/31/1994)
ACLU Q&A on hate speech on university campuses

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