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AZ SB1384

AZ SB1384
School-sponsored media; student journalists


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Introduced
01/31/2017
In Committee
04/03/2017
Crossed Over
02/13/2017
Passed
05/10/2017
Dead
Vetoed
05/22/2017

Introduced Session

Fifty-third Legislature - First Regular Session (2017)

Bill Summary

School-sponsored media; student journalists

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect the free speech and freedom of the press rights of student journalists in school-sponsored media. It allows student journalists to exercise these rights, even if the media is financially supported by the school or produced as part of a class. The bill also establishes that student supervisors are responsible for determining the content of school-sponsored media, and it limits the school's ability to restrict content that is not libelous, an invasion of privacy, or likely to incite students to violate the law. Additionally, the bill prohibits schools from disciplining student journalists or retaliating against student media advisers for upholding these protections. Finally, it requires schools to adopt written policies for school-sponsored media that are consistent with the bill's provisions.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Governor Vetoed (on 05/22/2017)

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