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Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Behavior: Behavior- Disrespect for Authority

Louisiana Tech University

Speech Code Rating

Green
Speech Code Category

Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
Last updated

April 19, 2025

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6.04:05 Disrespect for Authority - Failure to comply with instructions and directions of University officials or law enforcement officers acting in the performance of their duties or failure to comply with such instructions and directives—including identification by ID card—is prohibited. Verbal, written, and/or electronic harassment of any faculty, staff member, or student employee while performing duties assigned by the university is in violation of this section.

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