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West Virginia Code Chapter 18B. Higher Education § 18B-20-3. Public forums; establishment of “free speech zones” prohibited

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The outdoor areas of campuses of state institutions of higher education shall be considered public forums for the campus community, and state institutions of higher education shall not limit free speech by creating “free speech zones” or other designated areas of campus outside of which expressive activities are prohibited. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as limiting the right of student expression elsewhere on campus.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 18B. Higher Education § 18B-20-3. Public forums; establishment of “free speech zones” prohibited - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-18b-higher-education/wv-code-sect-18b-20-3/

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