Quiz on Student Free Speech and Legal Precedents

In Layshock v. Hermitage What legal test did the Second Circuit apply to student speech originating off campus?

• The Lemon test

• The Tinker test

• The Miller test

• The Brandenburg test

In which case did the Third Circuit consider the discipline of a student for creating an offensive MySpace profile?

• Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier

• Tinker v. Des Moines

• Bethel School District v. Fraser

• Layshock ex rel. Layshock v. Hermitage School District

Where did Justin Layshock create the offensive MySpace profile?

• At school

• At a friend's house

• At his grandmother's house

• At a public library

What action did Layshock take after admitting to creating the MySpace profile?

• He deleted the profile

• He apologized to Principal Trosch

• He refused to apologize

• He created another profile

What was one of the punishments given to Layshock by the school?

• A fine

• A ten-day suspension

• Expulsion

• Community service

What was the outcome of the district court's decision regarding Layshock's First Amendment rights?

• The court ruled against Layshock

• The court granted summary judgment in favor of Layshock

• The court ordered a retrial

• The court dismissed the case

What was the main reason the district court ruled in favor of Layshock?

• The school district demonstrated a substantial disruption

• The profile was created during school hours

• There was no sufficient nexus between the profile and a substantial disruption at school

• Layshock was not a student at the time