The bill, which would guarantee free speech protections to high school and college journalists, is now on the governor's desk.
Maryland legislature passes student press freedom bill
Author: Madeline Will
Maryland House approves student press freedom bill, final vote expected soon
The Senate is expected to give final consideration to the New Voices bill before midnight on Monday.
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Student press freedom supporters testified in support of Maryland New Voices bill
After the Maryland New Voices bill passed the Senate floor, a House committee heard testimony this week.
Kentucky high school hold a mock trial for the student paper punished for refusing to print the word 'Redskins'
Over the next few days, high school journalists in Kentucky will hold a mock trial for the real case of the Playwickian newspaper, which was punished for refusing to print the school mascot name.
Maryland Senate passes student press freedom legislation
Just days after a New Voices bill passed the Missouri House floor, the Old Line State became the second state this week to see student press freedom legislation clear a major hurdle. On Friday, the Maryland Senate heard the third reading of the bill and voted 36-10 to pass the anti-censorship legislation, which would grant… Continue reading Maryland Senate passes student press freedom legislation
Maryland Senate passes student press freedom legislation
The Maryland Senate voted 36-10 to pass the New Voices bill that would protect student journalists. The bill will now go to the state House.
Despite public interest in increased police transparency, most private universities shield police reports
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