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CA AB2290
Bill
Status
2/14/2020
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 disseminate a free speech statement affirming commitment to freedom of expression.
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Requests (but does not require) University of California campuses to adopt the same free speech statement requirement.
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Free speech statement must assure students and speakers are protected from exclusionary behavior that violates the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
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Allows campuses to satisfy the dissemination requirement by posting the statement online on their website.
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Provides that if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill creates state-mandated costs, reimbursement shall be made through existing statutory procedures under Government Code Part 7.
Legislative Description
Postsecondary education: Free Speech on Campus Act.
Last Action
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
4/6/2020