Higher education; required to report to SCHEV on steps taken to ensure academic freedom, etc. (HB118)
Introduced By
Del. Steve Landes (R-Weyers Cave)
Progress
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Higher education; academic freedom. Requires each public institution of higher education to annually report to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) the steps the institution is taking to ensure academic freedom and the free exchange of ideas. SCHEV must compile the information and report to the General Assembly by December 31 of the last year of each biennium. Amends § 23-9.6:1 (“Duties of Council generally.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Status
02/28/2008: Bill Killed at Sponsor’s Request
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Comments
Well, this sounds like a huge waste of time and money. It's utterly unnecessary oversight.
I really hope this doesn't pass. It's unnecessary oversight and scary to think that the government might be able to disapprove of certain topics being taught in schools.