To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that public institutions of higher education eschew policies that improperly constrain the expressive rights of students, and to ensure that private institutions of higher education are transparent about, and responsible for, their chosen speech policies.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates protection of student speech and association rights Section 112(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, creates campus speech policies at institutions of higher education Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, and creates campus speech policies at public universities. It relies on grants, reporting requirements, definition changes, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Education, Housing, Environment, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Creates protection of student speech and association rights Section 112(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
- Creates campus speech policies at institutions of higher education Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
- Creates campus speech policies at public universities.
- Creates campus speech policies at private universities Each private institution of higher education eligible to receive funds under this Act, including any program under this title, shall— post in one place on...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates protection of student speech and association rights Section 112(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, creates campus speech policies at institutions of higher education Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, and creates campus speech policies at public universities.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Housing, Environment, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill creates protection of student speech and association rights Section 112(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, creates campus speech policies at institutions of higher education Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C, and creates campus speech policies at public universities.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. McConnell, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Daines, …
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