HB1561Introduced in the House
Student Journalist Press Freedom Restoration Act; enact
Introduced by Akbar Ali, District 106
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to require secondary schools and public institutions of higher education to recognize certain rights for student journalists; to provide for protections for student media advisers; to provide for limitations; to provide for written policies; to provide for proceedings and injunctive relief; to provide for legislative findings, declarations, and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
House Second Readers
March 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
House Hopper
House First Readers
House Second Readers
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