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FL H0311

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Yvonne Hayes Hinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the requirement for Florida College System institutions and state universities to conduct annual intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity assessments, which were previously compiled and published by September 1 each year
  • Removes the prohibition against the State Board of Education and Board of Governors shielding students, faculty, or staff from free speech protected under the First Amendment, the Florida Constitution, or s. 1004.097
  • Repeals the authorization for students to record video or audio of class lectures for personal educational use, complaint purposes, or as evidence in legal proceedings
  • Removes the cause of action (capped at $200,000 in total recovery) against persons who published classroom video or audio recordings in violation of the law
  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Postsecondary Intellectual Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity

Last Action

Died in Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee2/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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