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Introduced
04/13/2023
04/13/2023
In Committee
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
Crossed Over
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
Passed
Dead
12/13/2024
12/13/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES FROM COMPELLING CERTAIN FORMS OF STUDENT AND EMPLOYEE SPEECH.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina (UNC) and community colleges in North Carolina from requiring applicants for admission or employment to endorse or describe their actions related to matters of contemporary political debate or social action. The bill also allows UNC constituent institutions and community colleges to submit requests to their respective governing bodies for approval to institute such requirements in limited circumstances related to their educational, research, or public service missions. Employees who fail to comply with these provisions may be subject to disciplinary procedures. The bill clarifies that it does not create a private cause of action, limit campus free speech principles, or prohibit voluntary speech on such matters.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (16)
Ken Fontenot (R)*,
Destin Hall (R)*,
Steve Tyson (R)*,
Dean Arp (R),
Kristin Baker (R),
George Cleveland (R),
Kevin Crutchfield (R),
Neal Jackson (R),
Jake Johnson (R),
Keith Kidwell (R),
Donnie Loftis (R),
Carson Smith (R),
Bill Ward (R),
Harry Warren (R),
Diane Wheatley (R),
David Willis (R),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 05/02/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2023/H607 |
| Analysis - Summary H607-SMBE-62(e1)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2023/H607-SMBE-62(e1)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H607-SMBE-54(e1)-v-3 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2023/H607-SMBE-54(e1)-v-3 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H607v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H607v0.pdf |
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