This study was an analysis of how Florida Public Schools have interpreted the First Amendment when creating policy to address teachers' and students' activity on social media outside of school hours. The researcher examined the district policies of Florida's school districts and compared those with state mandates. The study includes an overview of existing case law and current issues regarding social media, especially considering cyberbullying and school violence. The research question was applied to the analysis of the district policy, and I found that, though most of the districts included some type of language addressing electronic communication, they were lacking in language specifically addressing social media use and possible consequences. I provide policy recommendations regarding how to amend existing policy to sufficiently address the reality of social media and strike a fair balance between the responsibility of a school to educate students and keep them and faculty safe, ensuring their rights are protected. Freedom of Speech is one of the foundations of the United States, and it is critical that schools adapt to the emerging technology without infringing on the rights of teachers and students to freely express themselves. This study identified certain weaknesses that existed in Florida Public Schools while including recommendations that would address those weaknesses. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]