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FL S0324
Bill
AI Summary
- Repeals the requirement that each Florida College System institution and state university conduct an annual assessment of intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity, which had been published by September 1 each year beginning in 2022
- 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 and Florida Constitution
- Eliminates the definition of "shield" — previously defined as limiting access to ideas and opinions that individuals may find uncomfortable, unwelcome, disagreeable, or offensive — from multiple sections of Florida law
- Repeals the provision allowing students to record video or audio of class lectures for personal educational use, complaints, or legal proceedings, along with the associated cause of action (capped at $200,000) against persons who published such recordings without consent
- Sponsored by Senator Polsky with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Education
Last Action
Died in Education Postsecondary
5/5/2023
Full Bill Text
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