Academic Freedom

AI Summary

The "Academic Freedom" bill aims to protect and promote academic freedom within educational institutions. It seeks to ensure that faculty members have the right to freely express their opinions, conduct research, and teach without fear of censorship or retaliation. The bill prohibits institutions from taking adverse actions against faculty members based on their viewpoints or research findings. It also establishes mechanisms for addressing complaints related to academic freedom violations. This bill could have a significant impact on safeguarding intellectual diversity and fostering open discourse in academic settings.

• 2023-12-18: Filed

• 2024-01-05: Referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee

• 2024-01-05: Referred to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee

• 2024-01-05: Referred to Education & Employment Committee

• 2024-01-05: Now in Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee

• 2024-01-09: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

• 2024-03-08: Died in Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee