§ 53H-7-902 — Free expression policies.

Utah § 53H-7-902

• Jurisdiction: Utah
• Title 53H: Higher Education
• Ch. 53H-7: Students' Rights and Responsibilities
• Part 53H-7-9: Other Student-Related Policies

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(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:
(2)(a) publish the institution's free expression policies:
(2)(a)(i) in the institution's student handbook; and
(2)(a)(ii) on the institution's website;
(2)(b) include information about the institution's free expression policies in an orientation program for students enrolled in the institution; and
(2)(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:
(3)(a) administrator;
(3)(b) campus police officer;
(3)(c) residence life official; and
(3)(d) faculty member.
(4) An institution shall ensure that a free expression policy is consistent with the provisions of this chapter and ensure the policy is:
(4)(a) viewpoint-neutral in text and application; and
(4)(b) respects a student organization's rights, as described in this chapter.

Legislative History

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2025 Special Session 1