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Press Freedom & Censorship
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects all Americans from certain kinds of censorship by government officials or agencies, including public schools. In addition, some states have laws and regulations that can protect students free expression rights. Even private schools can sometimes be limited by the law in their ability to censor student expression.
But the protections for press freedom and free speech are not absolute. If you are experiencing a censorship problem, knowing your legal rights can be key to maintaining journalistic integrity and independence.
Student press law can vary significantly, depending on where you attend school and the type of publication you work with.
For media formally affiliated with a school, select the link that describes the kind of school you attend.For non-school-sponsored student media at public schools, select the link below:
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