South Dakota § 13-53-50 Commitment to free expression and discussion of intellectually diverse topics at institutions of higher education.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 13-53-50 — Commitment to free expression and discussion of intellectually diverse topics at institutions of higher education.

South Dakota § 13-53-50

Title 13EDUCATION

Ch. 13-52ADMINISTRATION OF STATE INSTITUTIONS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 13-53-50 (2026).

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The Board of Regents shall require each institution under its control to maintain a commitment to the principles of free expression and encourage the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse. Neither the Board of Regents nor any institution under its control may attempt to shield individuals from constitutionally protected speech, including ideas and opinions they find offensive, unwise, immoral, indecent, disagreeable, conservative, liberal, traditional, radical, or wrong-headed.

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The Board of Regents shall require each institution under its control to maintain a commitment to the principles of free expression and encourage the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse. Neither the Board of Regents nor any institution under its control may attempt to shield individuals from constitutionally protected speech, including ideas and opinions they find offensive, unwise, immoral, indecent, disagreeable, conservative, liberal, traditional, radical, or wrong-headed.