Michigan school makes exception for student speech containing religious content
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John Glenn High School in Michigan is standing by its concerns about a valedictorian's speech, but is allowing it to proceed with a disclaimer.
"The video of Ms. Lefler’s speech will contain a clear disclaimer that the views espoused are Ms. Lefler’s alone and receive no endorsement or sponsorship from the School District," said Kevin T. Sutton, an attorney from the firm, Miller Johnson, representing the school. "The School District’s flexibility in this regard is consistent with its educational mission of supporting its students, even when the coursework is completed." At issue were competing interpretations of the First Amendment, which broadly guarantees free speech and expression of religion, but also limits public institutions in respect to the establishment of religion.More Related News
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