AN ACT CONCERNING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND OF THE PRESS FOR STUDENTS.

HB 6199 protects students' free speech and press rights in public schools, colleges, and universities across Connecticut. It ensures students cannot face penalties for expressing religious or political views - through speech or publications - unless the expression is obscene to minors, libelous, slanderous, or causes a clear danger of unlawful acts or significant school disruption. The bill amends existing statutes (Titles 10 and 10a) to formally guarantee these protections. It directly affects all K-12 and higher education students in public institutions within the state.