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How to Distribute Literature and Display
Posters
You have the right to hand out literature at school for the Change
is Possible Campaign, during non-class time, in the same way students
can hand out any other literature during non-class time. Some school
policies set guidelines on how and when you can distribute literature.
Some of those policies are constitutional, some are not. Here are some
things to keep in mind:
1.
The policy might require you to ask permission before you distribute
literature. If so, the policy should require school officials to respond
to you within a day or two. If you don’t get a response, contact Liberty
Counsel immediately – we can
help you for free.
2.
The policy might require you to distribute literature from only one
area of the school. If so, give Liberty Counsel a call to let us examine
the policy.
3.
The policy might state that you can only distribute literature you create
yourself – if so, visit www.pfox.org
for ideas to create your own brochure. If the policy says that any literature
can be distributed – whether created by you or someone else -- then
visit www.pfox.org to download brochures for distribution.
4.
The policy might state that students have no right to distribute any
literature. If that is what you are told, call Liberty Counsel immediately.
You have the right to distribute literature, and we can help you for
free.
5.
These same guidelines apply for posters – you have the right to display
posters displaying the "Change is Possible" message to the
same extent other students put up posters with other messages. If
you have any questions about your rights, contact Liberty Counsel immediately
at 1-800-671-1776 or online. If you
have questions about how to start a Gay to Straight Club, or want more information
about supporting a person’s decision to Choose to Change, contact Remember, your goal should be to lovingly spread the message that students can overcome unwanted same-sex attractions. |
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