5064-S AMH SANT LEIN 054

SSB 5064 - H AMD TO JUDI COMM AMD (H-4920.2/18) 1320

By Representative Santos

ADOPTED 03/02/2018

     On page 1, after line 2 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that freedom of expression through school-sponsored media is a fundamental principle in our democratic society granted by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and by Article I, section 5 of the state Constitution. It is the intent of the legislature to protect freedom of expression through school-sponsored media for both public school students and students at public institutions of higher education in this state in order to encourage students to become educated, informed and responsible members of society."  

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT: Adds an intent section.  

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