Washington SB5608 mandates public higher education institutions to adopt free speech policy statements.

Washington SB5608 requires public institutions of higher education to adopt free speech policy statements. These statements must promote and protect principles such as free and open inquiry, open discussion of ideas, debate without judgment, and freedom of expression. The policies must be similar to the Chicago principles and include principles like the freedom of expression. The bill aims to ensure that controversial speech is met with more speech rather than silence, in line with Justice Brandeis and Justice Kennedy's views.

Washington SB5608 mandates public higher education institutions to adopt free speech policy statements.

Washington SB5608 requires public institutions of higher education to adopt free speech policy statements. These statements must promote and protect principles such as free and open inquiry, open discussion of ideas, debate without judgment, and freedom of expression. The policies must be similar to the Chicago principles and include principles like the freedom of expression. The bill aims to ensure that controversial speech is met with more speech rather than silence, in line with Justice Brandeis and Justice Kennedy's views.