West Virginia § 18B-20-3 Public forums; establishment of âfree speech zonesâ prohibited

West Virginia Statutes

§ 18B-20-3 — Public forums; establishment of âfree speech zonesâ prohibited

West Virginia § 18B-20-3

Ch. 18BHIGHER EDUCATION

Art. 20FREE EXPRESSION ON CAMPUS

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W. Va. Code § 18B-20-3 (2026).

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The outdoor areas of campuses of state institutions of higher education shall be considered public forums for the campus community, and state institutions of higher education shall not limit free speech by creating “free speech zones” or other designated areas of campus outside of which expressive activities are prohibited. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as limiting the right of student expression elsewhere on campus.

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The outdoor areas of campuses of state institutions of higher education shall be considered public forums for the campus community, and state institutions of higher education shall not limit free speech by creating “free speech zones” or other designated areas of campus outside of which expressive activities are prohibited. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as limiting the right of student expression elsewhere on campus.