Free Right to Expression in Education Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 7, 2018)
Free Right to Expression in Education Act
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require public institutions of higher education to allow a person to engage in noncommercial, expressive activity in outdoor areas on campuses if the person's conduct is lawful. Expressive activities include: (1) distributing literature; (2) circulating a petition; or (3) peacefully assembling, protesting, or speaking. It excludes violence, harassment, or obscenity.
What just happenedFeb 7, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 7, 2018
- Feb 7, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Feb 7, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate