Bill > K00116

This resolution recognizes February 27, 2025, as Student Press Freedom Day, a day established by the Student Press Law Center (SPLC) in 2018 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier Supreme Court case, which expanded school officials' ability to censor student journalists. The resolution highlights the importance of press freedom, noting that journalism is a pillar of democracy protected by the U.S. Constitution and that student reporters are the next generation of journalists. It acknowledges the work of the SPLC in hosting trainings and community building opportunities to support student journalists, and mentions New Voices of New York, a high school student organization advocating for student press freedoms. The resolution emphasizes that student journalists should be guided by the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics and calls for recognizing the day to promote journalistic integrity and independence. The legislative body resolves to pause its deliberations to recognize the day and will transmit copies of the resolution to the SPLC and New Voices of New York chapters throughout the state.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K116