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CT HB05108

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Board of Trustees of The University of Connecticut and Board of Regents for Higher Education must develop and adopt a freedom of expression policy by January 1, 2022
  • Policy must prioritize freedom of expression in research, teaching, discussion, and debate while protecting expression of disagreeable or offensive ideas
  • Policy must allow reasonable, content-neutral time, place, and manner limitations only when necessary for compelling institutional interests
  • Policy must permit spontaneous protests and demonstrations by lawfully present persons unless they substantially interfere with institutional functions or others' ability to engage in expressive activities
  • Policy must designate public campus areas as public forums open equally to all speakers and provide resources to protect safety and freedom of expression for all invited speakers on equal terms
  • Adopted policies must be submitted to the joint standing committee on higher education by February 1, 2022

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Public Institutions Of Higher Education To Establish A Policy Regarding Freedom Of Expression On Campus.

Last Action

File Number 329

4/8/2021

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Employment Advancement1/12/2021

Full Bill Text

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