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Student Press Law Center celebrates 50 Years empowering student journalists amid unprecedented press freedom challenges on Student Press Freedom Day
Washington, D.C. (Jan. 16, 2024) – In a year where student journalists are playing an increasingly crucial role in the news ecosystem, the Student Press Law Center (SPLC) celebrates its 50th anniversary as the sole legal organization exclusively devoted to supporting student journalists. As student press freedoms face unprecedented challenges, this year's Student Press Freedom Day on Feb. 22, adopts the theme “Powerfully Persistent.”
SPLC welcomes Kelly Furnas as chair, Adriana Chavira to Board of Directors
The Student Press Law Center is pleased to announce that educator Kelly Furnas has been elected as chair of the SPLC Board of Directors, and educator Adriana Chavira has joined the board.
Comments to Webster 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 submitted comments on a proposed student media policy for Webster County Schools in Webster Springs, West Virginia.
SPLC testifies at Wisconsin Senate hearing in support of New Voices bill
SPLC testified at Wisconsin's Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue in support of proposed New Voices legislation.
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 submitted comments on a proposed student media policy for Mingo County Schools in Williamson, West Virginia.
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!