HB 311: Postsecondary Intellectual Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity
GENERAL BILL by Hinson ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Edmonds ; Harris
Postsecondary Intellectual Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity; Removes provisions relating to intellectual freedom & viewpoint diversity assessment within FCS institutions & state universities; removes prohibition against SBE & BOG shielding specified individuals from free speech; removes prohibition against SBE & BOG shielding specified individuals from access to or observation of certain ideas & opinions; removes authorization for students to record video or audio of class lectures.
Effective Date: 7/1/2023
Last Action: 5/5/2023 House - Died in Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 5/5/2023 House - Died in Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2023 | House |
• Filed |
| 2/1/2023 | House |
• Referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee • Referred to Education & Employment Committee • Now in Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee |
| 3/7/2023 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 5/5/2023 | House |
• Died in Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee |
