I. Political posters shall not be displayed in schools or on school property.

II. Political literature shall not be distributed in schools or on school property.

III. Solicitations for votes or contributions shall not be conducted in schools or on school property.

IV. Students shall not be required to distribute campaign literature.

V. Employees shall refrain from participation in partisan politics on school property during the hours school is in session.

VI. The restrictions placed on political activities of state, county and municipal employees by Chapter 104.31, Florida Statutes, shall be equally applicable to school system personnel.

VII. If the school is to be used as a polling place, all requirements of law and these rules must be met.

VIII. Nothing in this policy shall be applicable to:

A. Student elections.

B. Dissemination of information relating to school district taxes or the need for construction bonds.

C. Discussion and study of political science and theory, current events, or presentations and debates of political issues as part of the established curriculum.

D. Political messages on personal vehicles which do not disrupt school operations.

E. Compliance with Section 1002.4156, Florida Statutes, or any other provision of Florida law, related to the teaching of civil government, state history, and essentials of the United States Constitution.

F. Discussion of political topics at meetings of approved student clubs.

G. Events conducted outside of school hours in which the general public is invited to meet and hear all candidates in a particular race(s) or to meet representatives of both sides of an issue appearing on the ballot under the following conditions:

1. The event shall be sponsored by an organization having a use agreement with the school.

2. All announced candidates for the specific office(s), or representatives for or against each issue, shall be given an invitation in writing.