MI HB4436

Requires public universities and community colleges to adopt a written policy on free expression that affirms students and faculty can discuss anything permitted by the First Amendment, subject only to reasonable viewpoint- and content-neutral restrictions on time, place, and manner.

Mandates institutions permit peaceful assembly and expressive activity (protests, petitions, signs, filming) unless the activity is unlawful or materially and substantially disrupts institutional functions.

Requires campuses to treat public areas as traditional public forums open equally to all speakers and prohibits denial of benefits to belief-based student organizations based on their expressive activity or membership requirements.

Prohibits institutions from taking institutional positions on public policy controversies except those affecting the institution's function or community rights, and bars requiring students or faculty to publicly express particular views on social policy.

Requires institutions to include free expression policies in student orientation programs and handbooks, and to train administrators, police, residence life officials, and faculty on free expression obligations.