Join your peers, SPLC staff and special guests Mary Beth Tinker (Tinker v. Des Moines) and Cathy Kuhlmeier (Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier) this Student Press Freedom Day to take action for student press freedom!
Take Action for Student Press Freedom Day!
News
From the Back of an Envelope: Reflections on Student Press Freedom Day, Bold Journalism and Brave Advocacy
SPLC Executive Director Hadar Harris reflects on the growth of Student Press Freedom Day and how it led to this year's celebrations.
The State-by-State NIL Legislation Guide
NOTE: The law surrounding NIL is still developing. The information in this article is accurate as of February 2023. In July 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled the NCAA could not prohibit student athletes from profiting off education-related payments. Now, we are living in a new era of college athletics where student athletes can… Continue reading The State-by-State NIL Legislation Guide
Everything we know about NIL law & policy (so far)
It’s a new age for college athletics, and NIL law and policy is largely shrouded in the unknown. We're breaking down what you need to know.
25 public records sports reporters can and should request
Here’s are some documents and public information sports reporters may want to submit a public records request for.
Yearbook Law FAQ
Answers to our most frequently asked legal questions about yearbooks.
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.
West Virginia Senate approves New Voices bill
West Virginia Senate approved a New Voices bill, but SPLC requests a crucial amendment to prevent constitutionality issue.