Student Rights & Free Speech Hawaii
Off-Campus Social Media Speech in Hawaii: When Can Schools Punish Students for Online Posts?
Today's students live their lives online, venting frustrations and sharing political views on Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. But what happens when a student in Hawaii posts a con...
Protecting Religious Freedom and Native Hawaiian Spiritual Practices in Hawaii Public Schools
Hawaii is a state defined by its immense cultural and spiritual diversity. From ancient Native Hawaiian practices to vibrant Christian, Muslim, and Buddhist communities in cities l...
The Hawaii Student Journalism Protection Act: Legal Rights for High School and College Reporters
For decades, school administrators across the country had the power to censor student journalists if a story was deemed "inconvenient" or controversial. In Hawaii, the landscape ch...
Navigating Student Protests and Walkouts in Hawaii Public Schools: First Amendment Rights and Limits
Student activism has a rich history in Hawaii, from the civil rights era to modern movements for environmental justice and indigenous rights. If you are a public school student in...
Equal Access Act in Hawaii: How to Legally Force Schools to Recognize Student Clubs
Extracurricular clubs are a vital part of the high school experience, providing students with safe spaces to explore their identities, debate political ideas, and practice their fa...
Can Hawaii Schools Legally Ban Cultural or Political Attire? First Amendment Limits on Dress Codes
For students across Hawaii, from Honolulu to Hilo and Kahului, clothing is more than just fabric; it is a powerful form of personal, cultural, and political expression. However, pu...