S. 2394 · 115th Congress
Free Right to Expression in Education Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Orrin Hatch
- Introduced
- 2018-02-07
- Latest action
- 2018-02-07 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Free Right to Expression in Education Act
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require public institutions of higher education to allow a person to engage in noncommercial, expressive activity in outdoor areas on campuses if the person's conduct is lawful. Expressive activities include: (1) distributing literature; (2) circulating a petition; or (3) peacefully assembling, protesting, or speaking. It excludes violence, harassment, or obscenity.