Investigation: Why it's so difficult for reporters to find concussion data

Reporters looking at concussions at the high school and college level face significant barriers in obtaining the data needed for these stories. School officials often deny requests for generalized concussion data, incorrectly citing privacy laws such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Sometimes concussion information isn't being tracked in the first place.

WEBINAR: Learn how to protect journalism advisers from retaliation

Student Press Law Center Executive Director Hadar Harris talks with two students who successfully campaigned for the reinstatement of their adviser. SPLC senior legal counsel Mike Hiestand and representatives from the Journalism Education Association and College Media Association break down what you need to know about protecting advisers.

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