Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 4821 strengthens free speech protections for student journalists in public schools. It establishes legal protections for student media publications, prevents schools from censoring content that constitutes protected speech, and prohibits retaliation against student media advisors. It also requires school boards to adopt policies outlining reasonable speech limitations while ensuring students' constitutional rights​.
Author (1)
Gina Hinojosa
Contact the Author
Rep. Gina Hinojosa
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0668
Capitol Office:
CAP 4S.2
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