Senate Bill 2394
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Free Right to Expression in Education Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 7, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2394
Congress
115
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.
February 7, 2018
02/07/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
02/07/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:26 PM