§ 6-60-1101. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Protected activity” means an expression of free speech or freedom of the press as guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, § 6; (2) (A) “School-sponsored media” means any material that is: (i) Prepared, substantially written, published, or broadcast by a […]
§ 6-60-1102. Students’ right of expression
(a) (1) Except as provided in § 6-60-1103, a student journalist has the right to engage in protected activities in school-sponsored media. (2) This right exists regardless of whether the school-sponsored media are: (A) Supported financially by the public institution of higher education; (B) Produced using the facilities of the public institution of higher education; […]
§ 6-60-1103. Prohibited expression
The following types of expression by a student journalist are not protected activities under this subchapter: (1) School-sponsored media that are libelous, slanderous, or obscene, as defined by state law; (2) School-sponsored media that constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy; (3) School-sponsored media that violate federal or state law; (4) School-sponsored media that constitute or […]