1. (1) As used in this section, "free expression policy" means an institution's policy, regulation, or other expectation related to student expression.

2. (2) An institution shall:

   1. (a) publish the institution's free expression policies:

      1. (i) in the institution's student handbook; and
      2. (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
   3. (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. (3) An individual described in Subsection (2)(c) includes an institution:

   1. (a) administrator;
   2. (b) campus police officer;
   3. (c) residence life official; and
   4. (d) faculty member.

4. (4) An institution shall ensure that a free expression policy is consistent with the provisions of this chapter and ensure the policy is:

   1. (a) viewpoint-neutral in text and application; and
   2. (b) respects a student organization's rights, as described in this chapter.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2025 Special Session 1