When school authorities do get involved in an effort to discipline students for cyberbullying, they are sometimes sued for violating the student's right to free speech, especially if the activity .
A) involved minority students
B) involved students under the age of 13
C) occurred off school premises
D) occurred in the presence of a teacher

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If the cyberbullying occurred off school premises, it may be argued that it is outside the jurisdiction of the school and therefore the school has no right to discipline the student. This could lead to a claim that the school violated the student's right to free speech.

When School Authorities Do Get Involved in an Effort to Discipline