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The Student Press Law Center thrives at the intersection of law, journalism and education to promote, support and defend the rights of student journalists and their advisers at the high school and college levels.

The nonprofit, nonpartisan SPLC provides information, training and legal assistance at no charge to student journalists and the educators who work with them. Founded in 1974, the SPLC, based in Washington, D.C. is a small organization with an outsized impact across the country.

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FOI Lawsuit Template

If a government agency denies your request for records, use our templates to file a complaint in court and learn about legal options in your state.

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Recent News

New York college journalists say PR stands between them and employee interviews

NEW YORK — Student reporters of The Saint Rose Chronicle used to freely interview employees of The College of Saint Rose in Albany, but since 2017, that access has been slowly taken away from them, they said. Aileen Burke, former executive editor at The Chronicle said that starting in 2017, employees who were usually happy… Continue reading New York college journalists say PR stands between them and employee interviews

NEWS RELEASE: Student Press Law Center adds leaders in law, journalism education and philanthropy to its Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 27, 2020 Contact: Diana Mitsu Klos, director of engagement (202) 728-7267 / dmk@splc.org WASHINGTON, D.C.  – The Student Press Law Center has named four new board members to serve its mission to promote, support and champion the rights of student journalists and their advisers at the high school and college levels. “There… Continue reading NEWS RELEASE: Student Press Law Center adds leaders in law, journalism education and philanthropy to its Board of Directors