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Monday, May 12, 2008 7:21 PM

SPJ, SPLC object to proposed FERPA changes that would increase school secrecy

The U.S. Department of Education is proposing rule changes for interpreting and implementing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and they would not bode well for journalists or the ability to hold schools accountable. The proposals
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Monday, May 12, 2008 2:05 PM

University of Mississippi releases secret donor agreement for journalism department

The University of Mississippi has agreed to release to the public an agreement that was previously kept secret regarding a donor's $5.3 million contribution to the university's department of journalism. The donation was given to the
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Monday, May 12, 2008 12:08 PM

Iowa governor wants agencies to start charging for attorneys reviewing records requests

Iowa Gov. Chet Culver wants state agencies to start charging requesters for the cost of attorneys reviewing public records requests (see Associated Press story). This is dangerous stuff. It's bad enough when an agency tries to charge for search and retrieval
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