Bill > H527

This bill requires the University of North Carolina system to develop and adopt a policy on free expression that affirms the importance of intellectual freedom and free speech on campuses, prohibits shielding individuals from protected speech, and allows for reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on expressive activities. It also establishes a Committee on Free Expression to report annually on any barriers to or disruptions of free expression within the constituent institutions. The bill aims to ensure that campuses remain open to any invited speaker and that students facing disciplinary action for expressive conduct are provided due process protections.

Education, Justice

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