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HI HR105

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Amy Perruso

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Support free and responsible scholastic journalism and First Amendment protections in student publications.

  • Require the Department of Education to inform administrators by December 31, 2025 that parent consent is not legally required for publishing student names and photos in school-sponsored student-produced media.

  • Direct the Department to revise the Student Publication/Audio/Video Release Form to remove language misleading administrators and advisers about its application to school-sponsored student-produced media.

  • Require the Department to update its website on student privacy to align with the revised release form and post conspicuous notices to administrators and media advisers about consent requirements.

  • Transmit certified copies to the Board of Education Chair and Superintendent of Education.

Legislative Description

Supporting Free And Responsible Scholastic Journalism And Actively Supporting And Honoring The First Amendment Of The United States Constitution In Student Publications.

Department of Education

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/25/2025
Education3/14/2025

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