Chilling Free Speech in Public Schools

  • Status: Pending
  • Position: Oppose
  • Bill Number: SB 421
  • Latest Update: February 17, 2026
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Summary

Authorizing students and student clubs or organizations to engage in certain speech or expression at school and providing a poorly defined civil cause of action for violations.

SB 421 would create a statutory cause of action against schools with no explanation of protections for faculty and staff, which is likely to chill more speech than it encourages.

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