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The AAUP has developed a toolkit to address legislative interference, typically at the state level, with free speech on campus. Conservative claims that free speech is at risk of disappearing from college campuses have served as a pretext for imposing punitive approaches to regulating and monitoring campus activities, undermining the institutional autonomy of public higher education institutions. Check out the resources below.
Most "campus free-speech" legislation introduced in state legislatures in recent years has been drafted from model bills produced by the Goldwater Institute.
Consider taking one of the following actions to challenge “campus free-speech” legislation in your state.
Use the script below when contacting your legislators about “campus free-speech” legislation.
The talking points can be used for one-on-one conversations with colleagues, students, and legislators.