Know Your Rights: K-12 Teachers and Staff
Last updated: August 23, 2023 12:15 pm
Know your rights when teaching and working at a school.
Public school teachers and staff in Maine have free speech rights inside and outside of the classroom. In general, the First Amendment protects your speech if you are speaking as a private citizen on a matter of public concern as long as the speech doesn’t substantially impair school functioning. Learn more about your rights at public and charter schools in Maine.
Open the menus below to learn more about your rights at public and charter schools in Maine.
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