Fields of Faith

Your Rights

Student Rights

You have the rights to particpate in this event.

1. The FCA has the right to access an athletic stadium, field, and/or gym for Fields of Faith just like other community organizations.
2. Coaches and teachers have the right to participate in Fields of Faith as private individuals.
3. Coaches and teachers have the right to actively participate in Fields of Faith if it is characterized as a community event and not a student group meeting. This includes praying, reading the Word of God, and freely expressing their religious beliefs.
4. Students have the right to pray, to read the Word of God, and to freely express their religious beliefs at Fields of Faith.
5. An outside speaker has the right to lead prayer, share the Word of God, freely express his/her faith, and give an invitation.
6. Students have the right to distribute Fields of Faith brochures and posters to other students on the same terms as they are permitted to distribute other literature of community organizations.
7. Students have the right to wear clothing and accessories advertising Fields of Faith if clothing is permitted to contain other types of speech.
8. Students have the right to use religious words on the advertisements for Fields of Faith.

Contacting ADF

If you have any questions or need legal assistance, please contact:

Legal Intake Division
Alliance Defense Fund
15333 N. Pima Road Ste. 165
Scottsdale, AZ 85296
1.800.TELL.ADF

jessica@adflegalintake.org
www.telladf.org/students
www.telladf.org

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If you would like to read more about these issues, feel free to browse the FCA Public School Handbook.