These policies were collected from across the nation and reflect a variety of approaches to the First Amendment in Public Schools. Their inclusion here is not intended as an endorsement of any particular policy, but as an illustration of how different communities have addressed these issues. We expect that all communities and school districts will develop their own policies and guidelines aligned with state and local laws and tailored to address the needs of the community. If you have a policy to share, please click here.

• Controversial Presentations by Non-School Agencies
• Dress Code Policies
• Flag Salute and Pledge Policies
• Guidelines and Principles for Student Government
• Policies for the Selection of Instructional Materials
• Religious Liberty Policies
• Resources From the U.S. Department of Education
• School Wide Free Expression Policies
• Speech Code Policies
• Student Club Policies
• Student Internet Use Policies
• Student Media and Press Policies
• Student Theatrical Performances Policies
• Symbolic Expression Policies