No. SB 1736
Filed under Education.
Political Activity at Public Institutions of Higher Education; Defining the term “public institution of higher education”; requiring such institutions to promote specified discussion and debates; requiring such institutions to take specified actions relating to candidates for public office; requiring certain persons or entities to obtain prior approval from such institutions before conducting specified political activities on campus, etc.
Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATEDPublic universities must now ban partisan campaigning, voter registration, and the use of institutional resources by candidates and political parties.
Students and staff face new restrictions on political activity, including bans on using university email or property for campaigns.
Universities must provide equal access to all candidates for debates and events, with oversight and reporting requirements imposed by state boards.
AICreates a new legal requirement that specific political actors must obtain prior approval from the institution before engaging in on-campus political activities.
AIProhibits candidates for public office from holding partisan voter registration events on campus or using institution property for campaign activities.
AIRequires institutions to provide equitable access to all qualified candidates for the same office when a candidate requests to participate in a discussion or debate.
AIProhibits the use of institution-issued e-mails, property, and media for political campaigns, defining such use as fraud.
AIRequires each public institution of higher education to establish specific policies for political activities on campus, including oversight and training.
AIProhibits institution employees from using e-mail, offices, or working hours for campaign-related activities while performing professional duties.