Florida § 1003.4505 - Protection of school speech.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 1003.4505 — Protection of school speech., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1003.4505. Protection of school speech.
District school boards, administrative personnel, and instructional personnel are prohibited from taking affirmative action, including, but not limited to, the entry into any agreement, that infringes or waives the rights or freedoms afforded to instructional personnel, school staff, or students by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, in the absence of the express written consent of any individual whose constitutional rights would be impacted by such infringement or waiver.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 1003.4505
What does Florida Statutes § 1003.4505 cover?
Section 1003.4505 ("Protection of school speech.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 1003.4505?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 1003.4505" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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