Section 501 – Free expression policies.

• (1) As used in this section, “free expression policy” means an institution’s policy, regulation, or other expectation related to student expression.

• (2) An institution shall:
  • (a) publish the institution’s free expression policies:
    • (i) in the institution’s student handbook; and
    • (ii) on the institution’s website;
  • (b) include information about the institution’s free expression policies in an orientation program for students enrolled in the institution; and
  • (c) develop a program, procedures, and materials to ensure that an individual who has responsibility for the discipline or education of a student at the institution understands the institution’s free expression policies.

• (3) An individual described in Subsection (2)(c) includes an institution:
  • (a) administrator;
  • (b) campus police officer;
  • (c) residence life official; and
  • (d) faculty member.

• (4) An institution shall ensure that a free expression policy is consistent with the provisions of this chapter.

Enacted by Chapter 125, 2021 General Session