SB496Introduced in the Senate
Requiring postsecondary educational institutions to provide annual training on freedom of speech, association and exercise of religion to certain individuals based on materials, programs and procedures developed by the state board of regents, in consultation with the attorney general, requiring the state board of regents to confirm that each such institution has complied with training requirements and authorizing the attorney general to bring an action to enforce compliance.
Introduced by Education
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring postsecondary educational institutions to provide annual training on freedom of speech, association and exercise of religion to certain individuals based on materials, programs and procedures developed by the state board of regents, in consultation with the attorney general, requiring the state board of regents to confirm that each such institution has complied with training requirements and authorizing the attorney general to bring an action to enforce compliance.
Where it stands
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education
March 16, 2026
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Bill history
Senate Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Education
Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Education; Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Ways and Means; Rereferred to Committee on Education
Senate Hearing: Friday, March 13, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education
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