Know Your Rights

What to know about your rights as a LGBTQ+ student in Massachusetts public schools and what to do if you face harassment or discrimination.

Here’s what you need to know about the Work and Family Mobility Act (WFMA), which permits all qualified drivers to apply for a license in Massachusetts, regardless of immigration status.

Students hold individual rights in school. A student handbook is a good resource to learn about school rules, policies, and procedures.

Learn more about the limits of free speech on campuses and how to address situations where private parties engage in competing speech or expressive conduct that may make the opposing party feel vulnerable or chilled from speaking.

No Trespass Orders (NTOs) are sometimes given to people whom government officials claim have misbehaved in some way on public property. Here’s what to know about NTOs and your rights.

Learn about your right to photograph or record the police.

If you believe the police have engaged in misconduct against you, there are a few options you can consider to address your concerns. Learn more about these options here.

What to know about when K-12 public school administrators or law enforcement officers—including school resource officers—can search public school students or their belongings, or question them about their conduct.

Some states require people to provide their name and address to law enforcement in specific circumstances. Here’s what to know about your rights when interacting with law enforcement in Massachusetts.