BILL · 2017–18 SESSION
SB 5832: Academic bill of rights
Creating an academic bill of rights.
Summary
- Creates the Academic Bill of Rights, which addresses: (1) free expression on campus; (2) trigger warnings; (3) disciplinary harassment; (4) retaliation for expression and whistleblowing; and (5) student rights in disciplinary proceedings.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2017
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Lynda Wilson (R-17)
- Introduced
- February 16, 2017 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 8, 2018
- Companion bill
- HB 1362
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to creating an academic bill of rights;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Lynda Wilson (R-17)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
- Minority; do not pass.
- HIE - Majority; do pass.
- First reading, referred to Higher Education.
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