Protecting Free Speech on Public Campuses and Transparency at Private Ones.
This act aims to strengthen student free speech rights on college campuses, especially public ones, by prohibiting free speech zones and restrictive speech codes. Public institutions failing to comply may lose federal funding. Private institutions must be transparent about their speech policies.
Key points
Public universities cannot restrict student free speech in generally accessible outdoor areas unless strictly necessary and meeting specific conditions.
Students whose free speech rights are violated can sue the institution and receive compensation.
The Department of Education will handle complaints about free speech violations and can revoke federal funding from non-compliant institutions.
Private universities must publish their speech policies and are contractually bound to them for students.
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