Establishes the "Cronkite Journalistic Standards and New Voices Act" to protect the freedom of press in school-sponsored media

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The Cronkite Journalistic Standards and New Voices Act guarantees that student‑run newspapers, broadcasts, and online outlets at public high schools and colleges can publish political or controversial material without prior censorship, except for narrow exceptions such as libel, threats, or illegal content. It also requires school districts and higher‑education institutions to adopt written press‑freedom policies and shields student‑media advisors from retaliation for upholding those rights.

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