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S. 1484 (102nd)

Freedom of Speech on Campus Act of 1991

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Introduced

17 July 1991

Last action

10 September 1992 · Committee

Status

Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Hearings held.

Sponsors

Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]

Subjects

Defence, Education

Source updated

26 August 2025

Defence · Education

Summary

Freedom of Speech on Campus Act of 1991 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that students attending universities or other institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds should be able to exercise full rights to freedom of speech on campus free from official intrusion. Amends the Education Amendments of 1972 to prohibit discrimination by an institution of higher education against a student based on protected speech in any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance under the High Education Act of 1965. Makes such prohibition inapplicable to religious or military institutions. Provides that such prohibition shall not be construed to prevent: (1) imposition of an official sanction on a student determined to have willfully participated in the disruption or attempted disruption of a lecture, class, speech, presentation, or performance made or scheduled to be made under the auspices of the institution of higher education; or (2) actions by such institution that are necessary to ensure the safety of individuals, protection of property, and continuation of the academic and administrative process without interference.

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Timeline

  1. 17 July 1991

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 July 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 September 1992

    Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate

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