HB 4560 Illinois House · 102nd Regular Session

SCH-SPEECH/STUDENT JOURNALIST

Summary
Amends the Speech Rights of Student Journalists Act. Requires each school board to adopt a written policy for the right of student journalists to exercise the freedoms of speech and the press in school-sponsored media. Sets forth specific requirements for the policy. Prohibits the dismissal, suspension, discipline, reassignment, or transfer of or other retaliation against a student media adviser for (i) refusing to infringe on conduct or (ii) acting to protect a student journalist engaged in conduct that is protected under the Act or the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Sets forth provisions concerning injunctive and declaratory relief.
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Jan 2022
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Introduced Jan 14, 2022 Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Feb 18, 2022
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Jan 25, 2022
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Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee
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Jan 21, 2022
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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