2023 Senate Bill 132: An Act relating to student journalist freedom

SB 132, the New Voices Act will protect student journalists, publications and advisors by recognizing that student journalists have the right to free of speech and press. It would also mandate that unless libelous, obscene, or a violation of federal law, student journalists and their advisors are not allowed to face prior restraint or be disciplined for publishing works through a school sponsored media publication. And finally, the bill requires each local school board to adopt a policy enforcing the bill.

KSVT supports this legislation as student journalism is crucial in giving students the power and platform to help to tell their stories and create positive change in schools. Read more here.