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HB 609: Public Postsecondary Academic Freedom

GENERAL BILL by Hinson

Public Postsecondary Academic Freedom; Requires SBE & BOG to ensure FCS institutions & state universities, respectively, are free from political influence & interference in specified activities; removes prohibition against such boards shielding students, faculty, & staff from specified speech; provides that students & faculty in State University System & Florida College System have specified rights relating to academic freedom.

Effective Date: 7/1/2025
Last Action: 2/19/2025 House - Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/13/2025 House • Filed
2/19/2025 House • Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
• Referred to Education & Employment Committee
• Now in Education Administration Subcommittee