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
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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
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HB 311, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/20/2023 at 2:00 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 324 Education Polsky Identical Last Action: 5/5/2023 S Died in Education Postsecondary 
Citations - Statutes (3)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 1001.03 Specific powers of State Board of Education. Page 1 (pdf) 1001.706 Powers and duties of the Board of Governors. Page 3 (pdf) 1004.097 Free expression on campus. Page 4 (pdf)