A resolution recognizing the importance of protecting freedom of speech, thought, and expression at institutions of higher education.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 5, 2019)
This resolution addresses free speech issues at institutions of higher education (IHEs).
Specifically, it recognizes that free speech zones and restrictive speech codes of institutions of higher education are inherently at odds with the freedom of speech guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution. In addition, the resolution urges (1) IHEs to facilitate and recommit themselves to protecting the free and open exchange of ideas; (2) the Department of Education to promote policies that foster debate, academic freedom, intellectual curiosity, and viewpoint diversity on campuses of public IHEs; and (3) the Department of Justice to defend and protect the First Amendment across public IHEs.
What just happenedJun 5, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3262-3263; text: CR S3262)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 5, 2019
- Jun 5, 2019IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3262-3263; text: CR S3262)
Judiciary Committee - Jun 5, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate