The Speech Rights for Scholastic Journalists Act, HB 5902, passed in the Illinois House on April 19, by a 114-0 vote.

The bill also picked up two more sponsors for a total of seven sponsors, five Democrats and two Republicans.

The legislation now goes onto the Senate.

To track the movement of HB 5902, visit the Illinois General Assembly website.

It’s a good day for
scholastic journalism in Illinois.

Thank you for all of your help and support!
Stan Zoller, MJE and Director-At-Large for the JEA
Brenda Field, MJE and State Director for the IJEA