Issue: First Amendment rights at issue for Washington college and high school newspapers/James Joyce III, Yakima Herald-Republic

More Info: Lawmakers considering legislation to ensure the First Amendment rights of student journalists are hearing from both sides of the issue in Central Washington. House Bill 1307, which would protect high school and college students from administrative censorship and prior review, passed the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and awaits a full House vote. The bill has been endorsed by the state Attorney General's Office.

Question: Should student journalists in college and high school be allowed autonomy from administrators, as long as their work doesn't violate libel standards?

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