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J301Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Recognize Student Press Day

Official title

“Recognizing January 30, 2019, as Student Press Freedom Day”

Sponsor Brian KavanaghSD-26+2 co-sponsors
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution recognizes January 30, 2019, as Student Press Freedom Day to honor and support student journalism and press freedoms.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of student journalism as a foundational part of democracy. , emphasizing that student reporters are essential for sustaining a free and independent press in the future.

  2. Draws a direct connection between student press rights and constitutional protections. , suggesting that the freedoms enjoyed by professional journalists should also apply to student journalists under the guidance of educational institutions.

  3. Addresses current challenges facing the media. , noting that student journalists face unique risks and pressures, and that supporting their independence is especially critical as the broader media environment comes under attack.

  4. Recognizes and encourages educational and advocacy initiatives. , such as those organized by the Student Press Law Center and New Voices of New York, to foster public understanding of First Amendment rights and to empower student voices within their communities.

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Recognize Student Press Day

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Brian Kavanagh

Senator · Senate District 26

Chair, Housing, Construction And Community Development

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 301 BY: Senator KAVANAGH RECOGNIZING January 30, 2019, as Student Press Freedom Day WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize

January 30, 2019, as Student Press Freedom Day; and WHEREAS, On January 30th, the Student Press Law Center is holding a national holiday; journalism students and advocates around the country will be working on a variety of projects teach-ins, guest lecturers… Show all

January 30, 2019, as Student Press Freedom Day; and WHEREAS, On January 30th, the Student Press Law Center is holding a national holiday; journalism students and advocates around the country will be working on a variety of projects teach-ins, guest lecturers and other activities to educate the communities on the First Amendment and student press freedoms; and WHEREAS, New Voices of New York, the high school student organization in New York which advocates for student press freedoms, is a movement to guarantee student journalists in the state the freedom to report without fear of consequence; and WHEREAS, Proclaimed in 1993 by the United Nations General Assembly, World Press Freedom Day celebrates the field of journalism, freedom of speech, and newsrooms the world over; observed annually, this day recognizes the work of journalists, editors, and publishers who sometimes risk their own lives to ensure accurate coverage of news and events; and WHEREAS, The integrity of journalism is tied to the independence journalists have to dedicate themselves and their work to the Code of Ethics as determined by the Society of Professional Journalists; and WHEREAS, Journalism is a pillar of democracy and a free press is protected by the U.S. Constitution, the responsibility and freedoms allowed therein should apply to student journalists guided by educational institutions as well; and WHEREAS, Student reporters are the next generation of journalists; it is a difficult time for journalists as media across the country has come under attack; having more control over what they publish will support journalistic integrity and independence which is needed in a democratic society; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to recognize January 30, 2019, as Student Press Freedom Day; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Student Press Law Center, and New Voices of New York chapters throughout the State of New York.

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