File: JJC - School Displays

NOTE: While Colorado school districts are not required by law to adopt a policy on this subject, this policy reflects legal requirements school districts must follow. This sample policy contains the content/language that CASB believes best meets the intent of the law. However, the district should consult with its own legal counsel to determine appropriate language that meets local circumstances and needs.

Schools may host temporary or permanent displays of student work for legitimate educational purposes including, but not limited to, cultural, legal or historical purposes.

The district reserves the right to place restrictions on the content of the displays. The restrictions shall be based on legitimate pedagogical reasons, such as preventing disruption in the school.

All displays shall be initiated, endorsed, organized, and supervised by school personnel, with approval of the principal or the principal´s designee.

The principal or designee will develop, communicate, and enforce guidelines regarding permissible subjects for displays, consistent with state and federal law. Prior to set-up of the displays, the principal or designee will screen individual components for compliance with the guidelines.

(Adoption date)

LEGAL REF.: Fleming v. Jefferson County School District R-1, 298 F.3d 918 (10th Cir. 2002)

CROSS REFS.: ADD, Safe Schools

IMB, Teaching About Controversial Issues and Use of Controversial Materials

IMDB, Flag Displays

[Revised February 2016]