Academic Freedom of Expression Act ensures faculty and student rights to free speech and research in Illinois higher education.
The Academic Freedom of Expression Act mandates that public and private higher education institutions in Illinois cannot enforce rules that subject students to disciplinary actions based on speech protected by the First Amendment. It requires the Board of Higher Education to adopt policies protecting academic freedom of speech and to support the Illinois Community College Board in developing similar policies. Private institutions must develop and implement plans related to academic freedom of speech. Students in private institutions can sue for relief if their speech rights are violated.
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