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CT HB06885

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2019

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Ryan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to protect faculty at public institutions of higher education from adverse personnel actions based on their speech

  • Covers speech related to scholarship, research, political issues, social issues, or economic issues

  • Protects criticism of the institution of higher education or disclosure of matters of public concern at the institution

  • Safeguards faculty members' rights to free speech and academic expression at public colleges and universities

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Academic Freedom And Whistleblower Protection At Public Institutions Of Higher Education.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement

1/30/2019

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Employment Advancement1/30/2019

Full Bill Text

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