Section 16-68-1 (Effective July 1, 2020) Legislative findings. The Legislature makes the following findings: (1) Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, recognizes that all persons may speak, write, and publish their sentiments on all subjects, and that “no law shall ever be passed to curtail or restrain the liberty of […]
Section 16-68-2 (Effective July 1, 2020) Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words have the following meanings: (1) BENEFIT. Recognition, registration, the use of facilities of a public institution of higher education for meetings or speaking purposes, the use of channels of communications, and funding sources that are available to student organizations […]
Section 16-68-3 (Effective July 1, 2020) Adoption of free expression policy. (a) On or before January 1, 2021, the board of trustees of each public institution of higher education shall adopt a policy on free expression that is consistent with this chapter. The policy, at a minimum, shall adhere to all of the following provisions: […]
Section 16-68-4 (Effective July 1, 2020) Report to Governor and Legislature regarding implementation of chapter requirements. The boards of trustees of each public institution of higher education shall submit to the Governor and the Legislature a report that details both of the following: (1) The course of action implemented to ensure compliance with the requirements […]
Section 16-68-5 (Effective July 1, 2020) Annual report. (a) By September 1 of each year, the board of trustees of each public institution of higher education shall prepare and disseminate a report for the prior 12-month period ending July 31, that includes all of the following: (1) The date and description of each violation of […]
Section 16-68-6 (Effective July 1, 2020) Regulation of unprotected speech, expression, etc. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent public institutions of higher education from regulating and restricting speech, expression, or a protected expressive activity that is not protected by the United States Constitution or the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, including, but […]
Section 16-68-7 (Effective July 1, 2020) Violations. The following persons may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any violation of this chapter or a policy adopted pursuant to this chapter: (1) The Attorney General. (2) A person whose expressive rights are violated by a violation of this chapter or the […]
Section 16-68-8 (Effective July 1, 2020) Legislative intent. It is the intent of the Legislature that constitutionally created boards of trustees comply with the requirement of this chapter. (Act 2019-396, §8.)
