§ 7-121. Freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media
West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducationEffective: October 1, 2016
Effective: October 1, 2016
MD Code, Education, § 7-121
§ 7-121. Freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media
(b)(1) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, a student journalist may exercise freedom of speech and freedom of the press in school-sponsored media.
(c)(1) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, a student journalist is responsible for determining the news, opinion, feature, and advertising content of school-sponsored media.
(d) This section may not be construed to authorize or protect content of school-sponsored media by a student journalist that:
(e) A student media advisor may not use the advisor's position to influence a student journalist to promote an official position of a county board or a public school.
(f)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county board may not exercise prior restraint of any school-sponsored media.
(g) The administration of a public school shall have the burden of proving justification without undue delay before an action is taken under subsection (f)(2) of this section.
(h)(1) A student journalist may not be disciplined for acting in accordance with subsection (b) or (c) of this section.
(i)(1) Each county board shall adopt a written policy concerning the provisions of this section.
Credits
Added by Acts 2016, c. 229, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.
MD Code, Education, § 7-121, MD EDUC § 7-121
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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