Student journalists and other supporters of student press freedom will testify today at a public hearing of the Nebraska legislature’s Judiciary Committee in support of LB 1071, a bill that would ensure student press freedom.
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SPLC submits testimony on Wisconsin New Voices amendments
The Student Press Law Center submitted written testimony Feb. 9 in response to proposed amendments to Wisconsin's SB 571. SPLC strongly supports the original legislation but urged the state Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue to reconsider amendments that would significantly undermine the bill’s protection of student journalists. The legislation, based on SPLC’s model bill,… Continue reading SPLC submits testimony on Wisconsin New Voices amendments
SPLC urges Omaha Public Schools to support New Voices bill
In a letter Wednesday, the Student Press Law Center encouraged Omaha Public Schools to endorse proposed legislation that would protect student press freedom in Nebraska. The OPS board decided it would revisit its original opposition to Legislative Bill 1071 following comments at Monday's school board meeting from several student journalists and a representative from the… Continue reading SPLC urges Omaha Public Schools to support New Voices bill
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.
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
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. There are also state-specific presentations for each New Voices states.
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.
Guest post: California school administrators, do better
Mountain View High School student journalist Myesha Phukan shares her censorship story and why New Voices legislation matters.
Get excited for New Voices 2024!
We're kicking off our New Voices 2024 campaigns! The next legislative sessions start in January, and it's never too early to get involved!