This study surveyed principals, sponsors, advisers, and student editors concerning their knowledge of communication law in relation to freedom of the press under the First Amendment. Relevant court decisions were selected and the circumstances of ten composite cases were formulated; respondents were asked to indicate, for each case, how a judge might decide. From 31 states, 126 schools were selected for study--a total of 42 principals, 61 advisers, and 48 student editors completed the questionnaire. In addition to questions based on case-law decisions, general information about respondents' background, education, and journalistic experience was solicited. Data were tabulated with regard to the relationship between correct responses to the case-law items and general information. It was concluded that, if the general lack of knowledge displayed by principals in the survey was not attributable to their answering the questions on the basis of their personal values, then more attention should be given to First Amendment rights in education-law courses. Other recommendations included the formulation of guidelines, employment of advisory boards, use of in-service education programs, and so on. (KS)