Student & Youth Rights
In school, young people not only learn about their constitutional rights but also see firsthand how those rights may be affected by the actions of others. The ACLU of Utah is dedicated to protecting students' constitutional rights and helping them understand their rights in school.
In school, young people not only learn about their constitutional rights but also see firsthand how those rights may be affected by the actions of others. The ACLU of Utah is dedicated to protecting students' constitutional rights and helping them understand their rights in school.
Know Your Rights
(Updated March 2018)
Utah Students! Know Your Rights: A Guide for Utah Public High School Students
You'll discover what you need to know about:
- Your Right to an Education
- Freedom of Speech & Expression Religious Freedom
- Search and Seizure
- Discrimination
- Discipline Student Records
- Military Recruitment
Students' Rights: Speech, walkouts, and other protests
A resource from National ACLU. If you're a public school student, you don't check your constitutional rights at the schoolhouse doors. But whether schools can punish you for speaking out depends on when, where, and how you decide to express yourself. That's why it's essential that everyone — especially students and allies — learns about students' rights.
Complete ACLU of Utah Know Your Rights Resources
We have many free resources that can answer any questions about what behavior is acceptable in certain situations. Click the button below for a complete "Know Your Rights" Guides and other information that can educate you about what rights you have in certain situations.
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