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NY A04402
NY A04402Enacts the student journalist free speech act to protect student speech at educational institutions unless such speech is libelous, an invasion of privacy, or incites students to commit an unlawful act, violate school policies, or to materially and substantially disrupt the orderly operation of the school.
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Introduced
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Enacts the student journalist free speech act to protect student speech at educational institutions unless such speech is libelous, an invasion of privacy, or incites students to commit an unlawful act, violate school policies, or to materially and substantially disrupt the orderly operation of the school.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "Student Journalist Free Speech Act" to protect student speech at educational institutions, such as public high schools, unless the speech is libelous, an invasion of privacy, or incites students to commit unlawful acts, violate school policies, or materially disrupt the school's operations. The bill defines key terms like "school-sponsored media" and "student journalist," and outlines the rights of student journalists, including the right to determine the content of school-sponsored media, with some exceptions. The bill also prohibits retaliation against student media advisors or employees who act to protect student speech, and limits the liability of educational institutions for student expression.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (49)
Vivian Cook (D)*,
Joe DeStefano (R)*,
Sandy Galef (D)*,
Donna Lupardo (D)*,
Peter Abbate (D),
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Joe Angelino (R),
William Colton (D),
Dave DiPietro (R),
Steven Englebright (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Jarett Gandolfo (R),
Joe Giglio (R),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Steve Hawley (R),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D),
Bill Magnarelli (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
John McDonald (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
John Mikulin (R),
Melissa Miller (R),
Yuh-Line Niou (D),
Catherine Nolan (D),
Danny O'Donnell (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Phil Palmesano (R),
Ed Ra (R),
José Rivera (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
John Salka (R),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Amanda Septimo (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Mary Beth Walsh (R),
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A4402 | 02/05/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04402&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04402 | 02/05/2021 |
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