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HOUSE 1672116th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Free Right to Expression in Education Act

Last Action
3/11/2019

Actions

  • 2019-03-11Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • 2019-03-11Introduced in House
  • 2019-03-11Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-03-11 (00)

Free Right to Expression in Education Act

This bill requires public institutions of higher education to allow a person to engage in noncommercial, expressive activity in outdoor areas on campus if the person's conduct is lawful. Expressive activities include (1) distributing literature; (2) carrying a sign; (3) circulating a petition; or (4) peacefully assembling, protesting, or speaking. They exclude violence, harassment, or obscenity.

Subjects

  • Civil actions and liability
  • First Amendment rights
  • Higher education
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