State Senator Carolyn Comitta with student journalists from Conestoga High School.
Comitta and state Rep. Melissa Shusterman have introduced legislation calling for
stronger protections for student journalists. Pictured (from left to right): Top row:
Rohan Anne; Cyndi Hyatt, Pa State Director for the Journalism Education Association;
George Zhang; and Saktisri Gowrishankar. Bottom row: Maya Shah; Ben Shapiro;
Senator Comitta; Vaishnavi Sriadibhatla; Lizzie Sun; and Miya Cao.
State Senator Comitta, PA. Representative Shusterman introduce law to
empower student journalists
Legislation calling for stronger protections for student journalists was
supported by students from Conestoga High School at a press conference in Harrisburg.
“A free press is fundamental to our democracy. That’s why it’s so important that we empower and inspire the next generation of journalists to use their voices with accountability, integrity, and freedom in schools and communities across Pennsylvania,” Comitta, who serves on the Senate Education Committee, said. “As a former public school teacher, I am proud to support this legislation and the vital role of local journalism and a free press in our schools and communities.”
“I have a lot of hope for the next generation of young people. They are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in, and we need their energy and leadership in our communities. Their voices also need to be heard, so passing this legislation to guarantee freedom of speech for student journalists is vital. We can’t take away their voice just as these young people are defining themselves and becoming passionate about the world around them,” said state Rep. Melissa Shusterman.
Conestoga High Newspaper
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