Bill > HR2508

This bill, the Campus Free Speech Restoration Act, aims to protect student speech and association rights at public and private institutions of higher education that receive federal funding. For public institutions, the bill prohibits restrictions on expressive activities like peaceful assembly and distribution of literature, unless the restrictions are necessary to achieve a compelling government interest and are the least restrictive means of doing so. The bill also creates a system for the Secretary of Education to review public institutions' speech policies and potentially strip them of federal funding if they are found to violate students' First Amendment rights. For private institutions, the bill requires them to disclose all policies related to student expressive rights and provides a process for students to file complaints if they believe the institution is not complying. The bill also allows students to sue private institutions for violations and potentially receive monetary damages.