This week, a group of student journalists in Pittsburg, Kan. achieved something that many their age only dream of: affecting real, tangible change in their community.
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Nevada New Voices bill looks to add on to existing free speech rights
The rights of Nevada’s student journalists could get a boost if a New Voices bill just filed in the state legislature can make it to the governor’s desk.
Amended New Voices bill passes Indiana Senate committee
The Indiana Senate’s Education and Career Development Committee voted unanimously to pass an amended student press freedom bill on Wednesday.
Texas senator introduces New Voices legislation
Just under the wire for the deadline to file bills for the Texas state legislature, Senator José Rodríguez, D-El Paso, submitted a bill that would grant free speech protection to student journalists in public schools.
Missouri New Voices bill moves on to the Senate
Missouri’s Walter Cronkite New Voices Act has successfully passed through the House of Representatives and is halfway home.
Washington New Voices clears state Senate with strong bipartisan support
New Voices legislation is one step closer to becoming law in Washington state after senators voted Thursday to move the bill on to the House of Representatives.
Tug of war
For high school newspaper advisers, standing up for students’ free speech can come with a price.
Illinois governor signs landmark measure protecting high school journalists against censorship
An Illinois bill protecting student journalists’ rights was signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner Friday and is effective immediately. The state had existing protections for college journalists, but the bill adds similar protections for students in public high schools as well. Students in public high schools will now have a legally protected right to choose what… Continue reading Illinois governor signs landmark measure protecting high school journalists against censorship
Rhode Island New Voices bill dies in committee
A Rhode Island bill aimed at protecting students’ right to free speech and press died in committee after no action was taken on it before the legislative session ended.
Bill protecting students’ press rights re-introduced to NJ Assembly
State legislators have re-introduced a bill that would prohibit school districts and public universities from authorizing prior restraint of school-sponsored media.