Student Rights: Free Speech and Association at Public Colleges
This act aims to strengthen students' rights to free speech and association at public higher education institutions. It ensures that colleges cannot discriminate against student organizations based on lack of faculty advisors, national affiliation, or event content. It also introduces appeal mechanisms and the ability to seek legal recourse in court if these rights are violated.
Key points
Public colleges cannot deny recognition to student organizations solely because they lack a faculty advisor or are part of a national organization.
Rules for allocating funds to student organizations and assessing security fees for events must be clear, objective, and content-neutral.
Students and student organizations gain the right to appeal college decisions regarding recognition or funding.
If these rights are violated, students can sue the college in federal court for damages and legal costs.
Colleges that violate these provisions may lose access to federal education funds.
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