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Student Rights & Responsibilities
The following statements summarize students’ rights and responsibilities. They help explain the
relationship between and among students. In exercising their rights, students shall not disrupt the
educational process or violate, endanger, or deny the rights of others.
Education
Right
Students have the right to participate in Newport News Public Schools' educational programs and activities
free from unlawful discrimination. The Newport News School Division does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age,
marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status, as
required by Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), and other applicable laws.
Responsibility
Students have the responsibility to avoid actions or activities, individually or in groups, which shall interfere
with the right of any person to a public education.
Learning Environment
Right
Students have the right to a safe and orderly environment while in schools, classrooms, or at school
activities; such a safe and orderly environment will ensure an optimum learning experience for all students.
Responsibility
Students have the responsibility to ensure that their actions do not disrupt the school, classroom, school
activities or bus.
Expression
Right
Students have the right to express themselves in speech, writing, or symbolism within the boundaries of the
law.
Responsibility
Students have the responsibility to ensure that such expression does not disrupt the educational process,
present health or safety hazards, damage public property, violate the law, or violate the requirements of this
Handbook.
Possess & Distribute Literature
Right
Students have the right to possess and distribute literature including, but not limited to, newspapers,
magazines, leaflets, and pamphlets.
Responsibility
Students have the responsibility to submit a copy of such literature to the principal or designee in sufficient
time for the principal to review the material. Students must ensure that distribution (or possession) of
literature will not conflict with or infringe upon school activities. For example, the material must not
promote rebellion against authority, give false or damaging information against another person, or include
indecent writings or pictures. The time, place, and manner of distribution shall be determined by the
principal.
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