Red Flag: My principal delayed their review of a story long after we wanted to publish it
Administrators cannot use prior review to unreasonably delay a story’s publication. This is a red flag for censorship.
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A Guide to Kansas’s Student Publications Act
Signed by Gov. Joan Finney in 1992, the law (K.S.A. 72-7209 – 72-7211) protects the press freedom of Kansas’s public school student journalists and their advisers. The law says that student journalists cannot be censored by school officials, except in certain very narrow circumstances, and that advisers cannot be penalized for refusing to infringe on… Continue reading A Guide to Kansas’s Student Publications Act
Back to School 2023
SPLC is with you through another unpredictable year. We’ve compiled tips, tools and guides to help you start the year out right.
Red Flag: School officials keep calling us into endless meetings
Censorship isn’t always cut and dry. That’s why, for the next few weeks, the Student Press Law Center is highlighting some common red flags — so you can keep an eye out for censorship.
A Guide to Vermont’s New Voices Law
Signed by Gov. Phil Scott in 2017, the law protects the press freedom of Vermont’s student journalists and their advisers. The law says that student journalists cannot be censored by school officials, except in certain very narrow circumstances, and that advisers cannot be penalized for refusing to infringe on their students’ press rights. This brochure,… Continue reading A Guide to Vermont’s New Voices Law
A Guide to Maryland’s New Voices Act
Signed by Gov. Lawrence Hogan in 2016, the law protects the press freedom of Maryland’s public school and public college or university student journalists and their advisers. The law says that student media cannot be censored by school officials, except in certain very narrow circumstances, and that advisers cannot be penalized for refusing to infringe… Continue reading A Guide to Maryland’s New Voices Act
A Guide to Nevada’s New Voices Law
Signed by Governor Brian Sandoval on June 2, 2017 and effective as of October 1, 2017, the law protects the press freedom rights of Nevada’s public school student journalists and their advisers. The law says that pupil publications cannot be censored by school officials, except in certain very narrow circumstances, and that advisers cannot be… Continue reading A Guide to Nevada’s New Voices Law
A Guide to Oregon’s New Voices Law
Signed by Gov. Theodore R. Kulongoski in 2007, the law protects the press freedom of Oregon’s public high school, college and university student journalists. The law says that student media cannot be censored by school officials, except in certain very narrow circumstances. This brochure, which was last updated in August 2023, provides information about the… Continue reading A Guide to Oregon’s New Voices Law
SPLC’s Evolving and Growing Impact
Learn how the Student Press Law Center has increased our impact in recent years while staying true to our mission.
Red Flag: Our school cut our budget because they didn’t like our coverage
Censorship isn’t always cut and dry. That’s why, for the next few weeks, the Student Press Law Center is highlighting some common red flags — so you can keep an eye out for censorship.
