Agin v. Portsmouth School Committee

STUDENT RIGHTS. (2006-2007)

Lawsuit challenging a high school principal’s decision, on “zero tolerance” grounds, to ban a student from appearing in medieval garb and holding a prop broadsword for his senior yearbook photo. At the court’s request, the matter was referred to the state Commissioner of Education, who ruled in favor of the student. Cooperating Attorneys: Thomas Connolly, George Lieberman

Documents

Lawsuit

Agin's Yearbook Photo

ACLU's Letter to the Principal

Hearing Officer's Decision

News Releases:

December 12, 2006 -- ACLU Files Suit Challenging Ban of Student's Yearbook Photo

January 19, 2007 -- Commissioner of Education Overturns Ban of Student Yearbook Photo