After aligning its written policies with First Amendment principles, Dartmouth officially reclaimed the overall “green light” speech code rating from FIRE.
Ahead of what could be another tumultuous year for free expression on college campuses, survey data shows few undergrads have a solid understanding of their campus protest policies.
Only 68 colleges and universities nationwide receive this rating, which is reserved for institutions with no written policies that seriously imperil student free speech rights.
Penn’s new “events and demonstrations” policy appears to be a response to pro-Palestinian protests and encampments that resulted in arrests earlier this year.
Universities seeking to discipline students must live up to their promises and obligations to provide fair proceedings. If they don’t, they can expect to hear from FIRE.
