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The Student Press Law Center promotes, supports and defends the First Amendment and free press rights of student journalists and their advisers. Founded in 1974, the nonprofit, nonpartisan SPLC is based in Washington, D.C.
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Recent News
Sahana Unni’s reporting explores challenges LGBTQIA+ students face at her school
Student journalist Sahana Unni shared more about her story “Pronoun Problems: Students frustrated when teachers don’t use the right pronouns.”
WORKSHOP: Learn how to find – and change – your school’s student media policy
Does your high school have an official student media policy? Is it a good one? Join this workshop and find out.
Shawn Healy and Hannah Wise join SPLC’s Board of Directors
The Student Press Law Center is proud to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors, Shawn Healy and Hannah Wise.