Georgia schools give political student groups equal access and expression

Public schools give political activities and groups the same opportunities as comparable nonpolitical activities and groups. This applies to students enrolled in Georgia public schools. Political groups receive the same facility access and chance to announce meetings as other noncurricular groups. A school does not have to open a meeting forum. It has one if it lets any noncurricular student group meet on school grounds during noninstructional time. Meetings must be voluntary and student-initiated, must not substantially disrupt school or infringe on other students' rights, and may not be directed or regularly attended by people unaffiliated with the school.

Public schools allow political messages on student clothing, accessories, and jewelry to the same extent their dress codes allow other messages or symbols. This applies to students enrolled in Georgia public schools. The school's dress code still determines which messages or symbols are allowed.

Public schools may enforce rules to maintain order, protect students and staff, and enforce attendance requirements. These limits apply to Georgia public schools, their employees, and student activities covered by the section. Schools may restrict conduct that causes or could reasonably be expected to cause substantial disruption or infringe on other students' rights, and may prohibit violence, threats, or harassment. The section does not require public spending beyond incidental costs of providing space for student-initiated meetings, or require an employee to attend a meeting whose speech conflicts with that employee's beliefs.