Amends the District of Columbia Code to protect free speech rights in schools.
The Schools First Amendment Act of 2025 amends the District of Columbia Code to protect free speech rights in schools. It ensures that students and school employees have the right to express their opinions without fear of censorship or retaliation. The act prohibits schools from restricting speech based on viewpoint or content unless it disrupts the educational process. It also requires schools to provide notice and a hearing before restricting speech and to maintain a public record of such restrictions.
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