Content of student publications must comply with a journalism code established by student sponsors and school administration. This code reflects legal considerations and avoidance of offensive, judgmental, biased or insightful language. The publication sponsors make the final decision as to publication content.
Hamilton County Board of Education Policy - 490 Student Expression
A. Principals may exercise editorial control over the styles and content of student speech in school-sponsored expressive activities so long as this exercise is reasonably related to legitimate education concerns.
B. Principal may prohibit non-school sponsored speech which:
1. Will interfere with the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school
2. Will cause violence or disorder
3. Will constitute an invasion of the right of others
4. Is libelous
5. Contains indecent, vulgar or obscene language
6. Endangers health or safety of another person
7. Advertises any product or service not legally permitted to be sold and/or possessed by a minor