SB1304 is a bill that requires the Arizona Board of Regents and community college district governing boards to adopt policies ensuring the protection of free expression for students, faculty, and staff. It mandates that these policies include protections against retaliation, disciplinary measures for those who violate others' expressive rights, and the right to counsel in disciplinary proceedings that could lead to employment termination. The bill also requires the public posting of course information and instructor credentials, as well as annual compliance reports on U.S. flags and the Constitution in classrooms.

The bill introduces new obligations for Arizona postsecondary institutions to post detailed course information online before the start of each term, including syllabi and instructor qualifications. Failure to comply will result in the inability to list or enroll students in the course. It also expands the Arizona Board of Regents' governance role, allows them to rescind delegated authority, and changes the article heading to include employees' rights. The bill outlines the publication of free expression policies and the creation of materials to educate those with disciplinary authority.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-1602, 15-1626, 15-1866, 15-1601, 15-1625, 35-115, 15-701.01, 15-1682.03, 15-1696, 15-1747
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-1602, 15-1626, 15-1866, 15-1601, 15-1625, 35-115, 15-701.01, 15-1682.03, 15-1696, 15-1747