Policy on Freedom of Assembly

The Policy on Freedom of Assembly outlines the school’s approach to respecting and protecting the rights of students to organize, participate in, and lead peaceful assemblies, demonstrations, and other expressive activities on school grounds, in accordance with the First Amendment and other applicable laws and regulations. The policy may cover topics such as the process for requesting and approving assemblies, the parameters for the time, place, and manner of assemblies, and the consequences for disruptive or unlawful behavior during assemblies. It may also address issues related to the role of school staff in supervising and facilitating assemblies, the relationship between assemblies and other school activities, and the balance between individual rights and the need to maintain a safe and orderly school environment. The policy may include information about the school’s efforts to promote civic engagement, social responsibility, and democratic values among students, and to provide opportunities for students to express their views and advocate for causes they believe in. The purpose of the Policy on Freedom of Assembly is to uphold the principles of free speech and peaceful assembly, while also ensuring that assemblies are conducted in a manner that is respectful, inclusive, and conducive to learning and growth.