53H-7-902. Free expression policies.
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Effective 10/14/2025
53H-7-902. Free expression policies.
(1)As used in this section, "free expression policy" means an institution's policy, regulation, or other expectation related to student expression.
(2)An institution shall:
(a)publish the institution's free expression policies:
(i)in the institution's student handbook; and
(ii)on the institution's website;
(b)include information about the institution's free expression policies in an orientation program for students enrolled in the institution; and
(c)develop a program, procedures, and materials to ensure that an individual who has responsibility for the discipline or education of a student at the institution understands the institution's free expression policies.
(3)An individual described in Subsection (2)(c) includes an institution:
(a)administrator;
(b)campus police officer;
(c)residence life official; and
(d)faculty member.
(4)An institution shall ensure that a free expression policy is consistent with the provisions of this chapter and ensure the policy is:
(a)viewpoint-neutral in text and application; and
(b)respects a student organization's rights, as described in this chapter.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8 , 2025 Special Session 1