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CA AB1571
Bill
Status
6/4/2019
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Kiley
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AI Summary
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Requires California Community Colleges and California State University campuses to create and distribute a free speech statement affirming their commitment to freedom of expression.
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Requests (but does not require) University of California campuses to adopt a free speech statement.
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Mandates that free speech statements include assurances that students and controversial speakers will be protected from exclusionary behavior that violates freedom of expression.
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Provides that if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill creates state-mandated costs, reimbursement shall be made pursuant to existing statutory procedures under Government Code Section 17500 et seq.
Legislative Description
Postsecondary education: Free Speech on Campus Act.
Last Action
From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
6/4/2019