Pennsylvania HB1271 aims to protect free speech in higher education by prohibiting certain actions by public institutions.

Pennsylvania HB1271 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to add an article ensuring free speech in higher education. The bill prohibits public institutions from punishing students or student organizations for protected expressive activities, establishing student-on-student harassment policies, implementing bias reporting systems, or charging excessive security fees based on the content of expression. It also allows aggrieved individuals to seek legal remedies, including damages and attorney fees. The act takes effect in 60 days.

Pennsylvania HB1271 aims to protect free speech in higher education by prohibiting certain actions by public institutions.

Pennsylvania HB1271 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to add an article ensuring free speech in higher education. The bill prohibits public institutions from punishing students or student organizations for protected expressive activities, establishing student-on-student harassment policies, implementing bias reporting systems, or charging excessive security fees based on the content of expression. It also allows aggrieved individuals to seek legal remedies, including damages and attorney fees. The act takes effect in 60 days.