‘New Voices’ bill introduced to bolster free speech protections for student journalists

The Committee on Colleges and Universities discussed Assembly Bill 551 at a community hearing Thursday, Oct. 26. The bill would codify freedom of speech and press rights for public school students from sixth to 12th grade and students enrolled at a Universities of Wisconsin institution or technical college. The bill applies to school or institution-sponsored media … Continue reading ‘New Voices’ bill introduced to bolster free speech protections for student journalists