Student Press Law Center

The Student Press Law Center (SPLC) is a national organization based in Washington, DC, founded in 1974. As an independent and non-partisan 501c(3), SPLC's mission is to promote, support, and defend the First Amendment and press freedom rights of high school and college journalists and their advisers. SPLC offers a range of valuable products and services to achieve their mission.

They provide a legal hotline, staffed by professionals, to assist student journalists and advisers with their legal concerns. Additionally, SPLC offers legal guides, a law library, and resources for educators, including presentations and quizzes for classroom use. They also conduct training programs and provide model guidelines for student media.

The SPLC's impact in protecting and promoting student press freedom over the years has been significant. Their vision is a world where all student journalists know their rights, are respected, and are protected by law to freely express themselves as essential members of a healthy democratic society. To support the SPLC's vital work, you can make a secure online contribution.

Membership options are available for high school and college news organizations as well as state/regional journalism groups. Visit their website for more information and to access their resources