Bill > H3099

This bill, known as the Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act, amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to define key terms, provide measures to protect student and student organization expressions on public university campuses, establish related policy and procedural requirements for universities, and outline means of redress for violations of the act. The bill designates outdoor campus areas as public forums, protects lawful expressive activities, and prohibits universities from discriminating against student organizations based on their expression or mission. It also requires universities to publicly report on any barriers or disruptions to free expression on campus and allows individuals or student organizations to bring legal action for alleged violations.