Devon, a senior at Central High School, participates in a social media forum on which he posts destructive, bullying lies about Beau, a fellow student.Beau's parent complains to Central officials.Under the First Amendment, Central can most likely
A)punish Devon for the posts.
B)transfer Beau to a different school.
C)require that all students' future posts be made on the school's public Web site.
D)post an official note calling Devon's posts "juvenile and silly."

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The First Amendment does not protect speech that is intended to harm, bully or harass others. Therefore, Central High School can punish Devon for his harmful and false posts about Beau. However, any punishment given should be proportionate to the offense, considering Devon's age, the severity of the harm done to Beau, and other relevant factors.

Devon, a Senior at Central High School, Participates in a Social