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Dozens of student journalists attend HB 1130 hearing

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Approximately 40 high school and college journalists from throughout Indiana attended a hearing for House Bill 1130 Tuesday, Feb. 14. The bill would extend first amendment protections to student journalists and ensure their rights as reporters.

Six students and several advisers and directors of student press organizations testified in favor of the bill.

The hearing is scheduled to conclude Thursday, Feb. 16.

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