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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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 student journalist at a public institution of higher education;
(ii) Distributed or generally made available to members of a student body at a public institution of higher education; and
(iii) Prepared under the direction of a student media adviser.
(B) “School-sponsored media” does not include any media that are prepared as communications on behalf of a public institution of higher education intended for distribution or transmission;
(3) “Student journalist” means a student at a public institution of higher education who engages in journalistic activities as part of a formal program of instruction and training at a public institution of higher education, or as part of a recognized student organization at a public institution of higher education, by gathering, compiling, writing, editing, photographing, or preparing information for dissemination through school-sponsored media; and
(4) “Student media adviser” means an individual who is employed, appointed, or designated by a public institution of higher education to supervise or provide instruction to a student journalist with respect to school-sponsored media.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-60-1101. Definitions - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-6-education/ar-code-sect-6-60-1101/
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