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HB 227·UT·house

Student Journalist Amendments

In CommitteeFiled Jan 12, 2026
Sponsor: Moss, Carol S.
Latest Action

House/ filed

Mar 7, 2026

Summary

The measure sets rules for what students can publish in school‑run newspapers, broadcasts, or online sites, and safeguards advisers from retaliation. It requires local education agencies to adopt policies on student media, limits prior censorship, and shields schools from lawsuits unless they alter the content. The goal is to balance free expression with school order and safety.

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