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Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1204 (2026)

Prohibited publications

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Student publications policies shall recognize that truth, fairness, accuracy, and responsibility are essential to the practice of journalism, and that the following types of student media by student journalists are not authorized:

  1. Student media that are obscene as to minors, as defined by state law;
  2. Student media that are libelous or slanderous, as defined by state law;
  3. Student media that constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy, as defined by state law;
  4. Student media that so incite students as to create:
    1. A clear and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts on school premises;
    2. The violation of lawful school rules; or
    3. The material and substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school; and
  5. Student media that harass, threaten, or intimidate a student.

History. Acts 1995, No. 1109, § 4; 2019, No. 912, § 1.

Amendments. The 2019 amendment substituted “student media” for “publications” throughout the section; substituted “student journalists” for “students” in the introductory language; and added (5).

Research References

ALR.

Invasion of Privacy by Use of Plaintiff's Name or Likeness in Advertising — Purported Endorsement of Product or Services, 17 A.L.R.7th Art. 2 (2018).

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2002–2002 · leading case: Jegley v. Picado, 80 S.W.3d 332 (Ark. 2002).
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Jegley v. Picado, 80 S.W.3d 332 (Ark. 2002). · cites it 4× “1997) (regulations for long-term care to protect the privacy of the elderly); Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1204 (3) (Repl. 1997) (Arkansas Student Publications Act prohibiting “ [publications that constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy[.”
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1204(3): 1 case
Jegley v. Picado, 80 S.W.3d 332 (Ark. 2002). “1997) (regulations for long-term care to protect the privacy of the elderly); Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1204 (3) (Repl. 1997) (Arkansas Student Publications Act prohibiting “ [publications that constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy[.”
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