Ensures free speech on college and university campuses in New York; allows legal action for speech infringement.

This bill amends the education law to ensure free speech on all college and university campuses in New York. It mandates that these institutions adopt written rules protecting students' expressive rights. The bill also creates a legal cause of action for individuals whose speech rights are violated by a college or university, allowing them to seek compensatory damages, court costs, and attorney's fees. Exceptions include religious institutions and cases involving harassment, threats, or intimidation.

Ensures free speech on college and university campuses in New York; allows legal action for speech infringement.

This bill amends the education law to ensure free speech on all college and university campuses in New York. It mandates that these institutions adopt written rules protecting students' expressive rights. The bill also creates a legal cause of action for individuals whose speech rights are violated by a college or university, allowing them to seek compensatory damages, court costs, and attorney's fees. Exceptions include religious institutions and cases involving harassment, threats, or intimidation.