SPLC testified at Wisconsin's Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue in support of proposed New Voices legislation.
SPLC testifies at Wisconsin Senate hearing in support of New Voices bill
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Comments to Mingo County (WV) School Board on Student Media Policy, December 2023
Following West Virginia’s passage of a New Voices law earlier this year, the Student Press Law Center has tracked local school districts to ensure they pass student media policies consistent with the law’s protection for student journalism. Beyond being a requirement in the law, these district policies are an important way to ensure school administrators… Continue reading Comments to Mingo County (WV) School Board on Student Media Policy, December 2023
Wisconsin Senate committee to hear New Voices bill
The Wisconsin Senate’s Committee on Universities and Revenue will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Dec. 5, on a bill that would offer protection to many of the state’s student journalists and student media advisers.
Wisconsin Assembly approves New Voices bill
The Student Press Law Center commends the Wisconsin Assembly for their approval yesterday of New Voices legislation restricting censorship of school-sponsored student media. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. Sponsored by Representative Tom Michalski, AB 551 ensures that Wisconsin’s public sixth grade through college student journalists determine the content of student media… Continue reading Wisconsin Assembly approves New Voices bill
Students who fought high school censorship in California, Nebraska win 2023 Courage Award
SPLC is proud to honor The Pearl Post and the Viking Saga with the 2023 High School Courage in Student Journalism Award!
California high school student wins 2023 FOI Award for reporting on harassment allegations
SPLC is proud to honor Riya Vyas of The Union at Milpitas High School with the organization’s inaugural Student Freedom of Information Award!
The Daily Northwestern wins 2023 Courage Award for reporting on football team hazing, racism
SPLC is proud to honor The Daily Northwestern with the 2023 Reveille Seven Courage in Student Journalism Award!
Laney College’s The Citizen wins 2023 Student Freedom of Information Award
SPLC is proud to honor The Citizen at Laney College with the organization’s inaugural Student Freedom of Information Award!
New Voices Movement Presentation
This presentation provides an overview of the New Voices campaign, what the legislation does and what you can do to get involved.
SPLC provides testimony supporting proposed New Voices bill in Wisconsin
SPLC provided written testimony to Wisconsin's Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities in support of proposed New Voices legislation.