Bill > SB2320

This bill creates a new chapter in the North Dakota Century Code related to free speech at institutions under the control of the state board of higher education. The key provisions of the bill are: it protects students' rights to free speech, assembly, and expression; allows institutions to establish reasonable and constitutional time, place, and manner restrictions on these activities; permits students, faculty, and student organizations to invite guest speakers regardless of viewpoint; and protects the academic freedom and free speech rights of faculty while adhering to guidelines from the American Association of University Professors. The state board of higher education and each institution are required to adopt a policy that aligns with these provisions by August 27, 2019, and the board must provide a copy of the policies to the legislative management.