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We are in a bit of a scuffle at my school. I have used the book, Copyright for Schools, by Simpson and in the book it is quite clear that schools should obtain permission to use student work in any setting. If the student is a minor, the parent must sign a release letter. I have given that information and sample release letters to our superintendent and he in turn asked our school attorney. The attorney disagrees and says that we do not need to get permission. I am asking two things; 1. What does your school do about using student work in a public forum - web page, art display, writing contests or whatever? 2. Does anyone have record of case law to cite on this issue? I have tried searching WestLaw and LexisNexis but it is taking forever and I am not a trained attorney - just a librarian. Thanks, Lynn Cotter Montague High School Librarian Montague High School Montague, MI 49437 lcotter@montague.k12.mi.us “There are three things in human life that are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. The third is to be kind.” Henry James __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------