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GA SB339
Bill
Status
Passed
5/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
William Ligon
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AI Summary
- Board of Regents must adopt regulations protecting free speech and free press on all University System of Georgia campuses, including content-neutral time, place, and manner restrictions using the least restrictive means consistent with First Amendment jurisprudence
- Institutions may not shield students, staff, or campus individuals from First Amendment-protected speech, including ideas and opinions they find unwelcoming, disagreeable, or offensive
- Students and faculty must be permitted to engage in spontaneous expressive activity and peaceful protest, and institutions must remain open to any speaker invited by student groups or faculty, provided applicable time, place, and manner restrictions are followed
- Board of Regents must establish disciplinary sanctions, subject to notice, hearing, and due process, for anyone who interferes with the free speech policies, and must publish an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly by July 1 detailing barriers to free expression, disciplinary actions, and institutional neutrality efforts
- Institutions retain the ability to regulate speech or activity that is prohibited by law or not protected by the First Amendment
Legislative Description
Board of Regents and University System; establishment of free speech policies for institutions of the university system; provide
Last Action
Act 557
5/8/2018
Full Bill Text
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