Student Rights Act of 2018
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 10, 2018)
Student Rights Act of 2018
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to address issues concerning free speech, assembly, and association on college campuses, such as the right to invite guests to speak at campuses.
For example, the bill requires 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 happenedDec 10, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 10, 2018
- Dec 10, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Dec 10, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 10, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House