Pennsylvania HB806 protects free speech rights for student journalists in school media.
Pennsylvania HB806 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to add Article XV-O, which provides free speech rights for student journalists in school media. The bill mandates that school entities adopt policies to comply with the article, including the rights and responsibilities of student editors, journalists, and student-media advisors. School-sponsored media must be approved by a student editor before publication or broadcast. The bill prohibits school officials from participating in the approval process and mandates media law training for student journalists.
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