The bill amends and reenacts various sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes to enhance protections for free speech and First Amendment rights on public postsecondary education campuses. It changes the heading of Part XIV from "Campus Free Expression" to "Speech and First Amendment Protected Expressive Activities on Campuses." The bill defines "free speech and First Amendment protected expressive activities" and outlines exclusions, such as activities funded by foreign terrorist organizations or those that violate criminal law. It also emphasizes the importance of individual dignity and prohibits discrimination based on political ideas, affiliations, or ideology.

Additionally, the bill mandates that public postsecondary institutions develop policies to protect students' rights to free speech and assembly, ensuring that no organization is discriminated against based on political or religious beliefs. It includes provisions for due process, allowing students the right to have an attorney present at disciplinary hearings, and establishes remedies for violations, including the ability for the attorney general to seek injunctive relief. The bill aims to create a more supportive environment for free expression while maintaining the integrity of educational institutions.

Statutes affected:
SB294 Original: 17:31(1), 17:32(A)
SB294 Engrossed: 17:31(1), 17:32(A)
SB294 Reengrossed: 17:31(1), 17:32(A)
SB294 Enrolled: 17:31(1), 17:32(A)
SB294 Act 584: 17:31(1), 17:32(A)