Louisiana lawmakers advance free speech bill for university faculty

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 461

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Louisiana lawmakers have advanced a bill that would prohibit colleges and universities from punishing professors for their research, teaching controversial subjects or free speech outside of the classroom.

House Bill 1008 by Rep. Chuck Owen, R-Rosepine, advanced unanimously Wednesday from the House Committee on Education. The proposal would create financial penalties for any school that retaliates against faculty for their speech, regardless of their tenure status.

In addition to protecting academic freedom …

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