Student Rights & Free Speech Oregon
Oregon Student Journalism Law: Censorship of High School Newspapers and Yearbooks
For decades, high school administrators across the United States operated under the assumption that they held total editorial control over student publications. However, Oregon law...
Can an Oregon Teacher Legally Confiscate and Search a Student's Cell Phone?
Cell phones are essentially small computers containing a student's entire private life, from personal photos and text messages to social media accounts and banking apps. When a stu...
How to Sue an Oregon Public School for First Amendment Violations: Timelines and Costs
When a public school in Oregon silences a student's speech, punishes peaceful protests, or unlawfully restricts religious expression, it may be violating the First Amendment of the...
Can Oregon Schools Legally Punish Students for Off-Campus Social Media Posts?
In the digital age, the boundary between the schoolyard and a student's personal life has blurred. When an Oregon student posts a controversial TikTok from their bedroom on a Satur...
The CROWN Act and Dress Codes: Fighting Hair and Attire Discrimination in Oregon Schools
For decades, public school dress codes have been used as a tool to subtly-and sometimes overtly-discriminate against students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and female students. Rules...
Student Walkouts and On-Campus Protests: A Guide to Free Assembly in Oregon Schools
From Portland to Eugene, student activism has always been a cornerstone of Oregon's culture. Whether students are marching for climate action or advocating for social justice, youn...