Jeopardy - School Discipline and Law

Foundational Cases

100

This Supreme Court case established that students have the right to due process when facing suspension or expulsion.

Goss v. Lopez

200

This case ruled that students do not lose their First Amendment rights to free speech at school unless it causes a substantial disruption.

Tinker v. Des Moines

300

This case upheld a school’s authority to censor a school newspaper, ruling that schools have greater control over school-sponsored activities.

Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier

Florida Laws

100

This Florida statute requires schools to develop and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for certain severe infractions.

Florida Statute 1006.13

200

This law mandates that districts create a code of student conduct and report disciplinary actions to the state annually.

Florida Statute 1006.07

300

Florida law encourages schools to use this data system to analyze and monitor discipline and academic performance trends.

EDW (Educational Data Warehouse)

Disciplinary Approaches

100

This approach focuses on reinforcing positive behaviors rather than punishing negative ones.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

200

This discipline strategy focuses on repairing harm and restoring relationships instead of assigning punitive consequences.

Restorative Practices

300

Under zero-tolerance policies, this action is typically required for students caught with weapons on school grounds.

Expulsion

Student Rights

100

Students are protected from unfair discipline under this constitutional amendment, which guarantees due process.

The 14th Amendment

200

A student’s right to free expression at school is protected under this constitutional amendment.

The First Amendment

300

Schools can enforce dress codes, but they must ensure the policies do not violate this student right.

Freedom of expression