On Constitution Day (and every day), we at SPLC want you to remember: the Constitution protects student press freedom.
Celebrating Student Press Freedom on Constitution Day
Author: Student Press Law Center
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SPLC urges Tennessee to protect student media from investigation
The Student Press Law Center has submitted formal comments to the Tennessee Department of Education urging it to amend draft regulations implementing the state’s new ban on so-called “prohibited concepts" to ensure that student journalists will not be penalized under the new law. The SPLC has called upon Commissioner of Education Dr. Penny Schwinn to… Continue reading SPLC urges Tennessee to protect student media from investigation
Censorship Alert: Arkansas school rips pages from yearbook
The Student Press Law Center condemns the overt censorship of the yearbook by administrators at Bigelow High School in Arkansas.
Censorship of Arkansas Yearbook gets national media coverage: NPR, AP and Jerry Springer
The Student Press Law Center condemns the overt censorship of the yearbook by administrators at Bigelow High School in Arkansas.
SPLC’s 5 minute guide to B.L. v. Mahanoy
Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L., No 20-255 B.L. v. Mahanoy is a free expression case the Supreme Court decided in June 2021. The case has major implications for public school students across the country. This page is a primer for reporters, students and teachers who want a quick explanation of the case and how… Continue reading SPLC’s 5 minute guide to B.L. v. Mahanoy
New Jersey passes law protecting student press freedom
For immediate release: June 24, 2021For more information: Hillary Davis | hdavis@splc.org The Student Press Law Center (SPLC) commends the New Jersey legislature for passing A169 / S108, legislation to restore and protect the press freedom of New Jersey’s student journalists. SPLC calls on Governor Murphy to sign the legislation, at which time New Jersey will become… Continue reading New Jersey passes law protecting student press freedom
SPLC Responds to the Mahanoy v. B.L. Ruling
The Mahanoy decision shows strong support of free speech for students, but also underscores the hypocrisy of previous court decisions.
MEDIA ADVISORY: SPLC attorneys are available to provide analysis of Mahanoy v. B.L.
Student Press Law Center attorneys are available to speak with media about the ruling in this major student speech case and its implications.