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This bill aims to protect and restore free speech rights on college campuses by amending the Higher Education Act of 1965. It establishes comprehensive guidelines for both public and private institutions of higher education regarding student expressive activities. For public universities, the bill prohibits restricting student speech through free speech zones, restrictive speech codes, or bias reporting systems, and allows students and the Attorney General to bring legal action against institutions that violate these provisions. Public universities must ensure that any restrictions on speech are content-neutral, viewpoint-neutral, and meet strict legal standards. For private universities, the bill requires transparent disclosure of speech policies on their websites and in student handbooks, with mechanisms for students to file complaints about policy violations. The bill provides potential financial penalties and loss of federal funding for institutions found to be in violation of these free speech protections, with a detailed review process managed by the Secretary of Education. Notably, the bill does not apply to military service academies or religious institutions, and it emphasizes that individual religious and philosophical opinions should not diminish a student's civil liberties on campus.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6663/all-info