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This bill requires all higher education institutions in the state to develop and implement a campus free speech policy that fully complies with federal and state constitutional protections. The legislation aims to ensure that colleges and universities maintain an environment that respects and upholds free speech rights, as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and relevant state constitutional provisions. By mandating these policies, the bill seeks to protect the rights of students, faculty, and staff to express diverse viewpoints and engage in open dialogue without fear of censorship or undue restriction. The requirement is part of a broader effort to promote academic freedom and intellectual discourse on college campuses, ensuring that institutions of higher education serve as spaces for the robust exchange of ideas across different perspectives and beliefs.

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