DAR File No. 43927
This rule was published in the August 15, 2019, issue (Vol. 2019, No. 16) of the Utah State Bulletin.
System of Technical Colleges (Utah), Ogden-Weber Technical College
Rule R955-2
Free Expression on Campus
Notice of Proposed Rule
(New Rule)
DAR File No.: 43927
Filed: 07/30/2019 12:23:59 PM
RULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
In the 2018 General Session, H.B. 116 was passed regarding civil liberties on college campuses. As part of that bill colleges were asked to look at all college policies and if any involved civil liberties, colleges needed to submit an administrative rule to comply with the bill.
Summary of the rule or change:
In accordance with Section 53B-27-302, Campus Civil Liberties Protection Act, this rule establishes general rights to expression on campus as established by law and recognizes narrow limits on speech, including time, place, and manner restrictions.
Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:
- Section 53B-27-302
This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:
- Adds Free Expression on Campus, published by Ogden-Weber Technical College, 07/25/2019
Anticipated cost or savings to:
the state budget:
Policy and rule around free expression on campus will not have an impact on state budget due to having access already on campus.
local governments:
Policy and rule around free expression on campus will not have an impact on local governments due to having access already on campus.
small businesses:
Policy and rule around free expression on campus will not have an impact on small businesses due to having access already on campus.
persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:
Policy and rule around free expression on campus will not have an impact on persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities due to having access already on campus.
Compliance costs for affected persons:
There will not be compliance costs. This applies to all persons on campus and will not have costs associated with this rule.
Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:
There will not be a fiscal impact. This rule applies to all persons on campus and will not have costs associated with businesses.
Jim Taggart, President
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:
System of Technical Colleges (Utah)Ogden-Weber Technical College
200 N WASHINGTON BLVD
OGDEN, UT 84404
Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- Chad Burchell at the above address, by phone at 801-627-8388, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]
Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:
09/16/2019
This rule may become effective on:
09/23/2019
Authorized by:
Chad Burchell, VP of Student Services
RULE TEXT
Appendix 1: Regulatory Impact Summary Table*
Fiscal Costs |
FY 2020 |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
State Government |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Local Government |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Small Businesses |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Non-Small Businesses |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Other Person |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Total Fiscal Costs: |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Fiscal Benefits |
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State Government |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Local Government |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Small Businesses |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Non-Small Businesses |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Other Persons |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Total Fiscal Benefits: |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Net Fiscal Benefits: |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
*This table only includes fiscal impacts that could be measured. If there are inestimable fiscal impacts, they will not be included in this table. Inestimable impacts for State Government, Local Government, Small Businesses and Other Persons are described in the narrative. Inestimable impacts for Non-Small Businesses are described in Appendix 2.
Appendix 2: Regulatory Impact to Non-Small Businesses
There is no anticipated impact or benefit to non-small businesses.
President Jim Taggart has reviewed and approved this fiscal analysis.
R955. System of Technical Colleges (Utah), Ogden-Weber Technical College.
R955-2. Free Expression on Campus.
R955-2-1. Purpose.
(1) In accordance with Title 53B, Chapter 27, Section 302, Campus Civil Liberties Protection Act, the rule establishes general rights to expression on campus as established by law and recognizes narrow limits on speech, including time, place, and manner restrictions.
R955-2-2. References.
(1) United States Constitution, Amendment 1, Freedom of Expression and Religion.
(2) Utah Constitution, Article 1, Section 15, Freedom of Speech and of the Press.
(3) Title 53B, Chapter 27, Part 2, Campus Free Expression Act.
(4) Title 53B, Chapter 27, Part 3, Campus Civil Liberties Protection Act.
(5) Policy -- Free Expression on Campus 500.2 -- approved on July 25, 2019.
R955-2-3. Definitions.
(1) Free Expression means all forms of verbal, written, or symbolic communication, including peaceful assembly, protests, speaking verbally, holding signs, circulating petitions, and distributing written materials.
(a) Free expression does not include speech or conduct that is not recognized as protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article 1, Section 15 of the Utah Constitution, including speech or conduct that is a true threat, fraudulent, harassment, obscene, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful.
R955-2-4. General Rights of Free Expression on Campus.
(1) The college upholds and promotes free expression on campus. Except as limited by regulations consistent with the law and this rule, (a) all faculty, students, and staff have the right to express views and ideas, and are free to criticize, contest, and condemn views expressed on campus and (b) neither the faculty, staff, nor students may obstruct, disrupt, suppress or otherwise interfere with the freedom of others to express views.
(2) The college's outdoor areas are a public forum.
(3) The college may not prohibit:
(a) a member of the college's community or the public from spontaneously and contemporaneously assembling in an outdoor area of the college's campus; or
(b) a person from freely engaging in noncommercial expressive activity in an outdoor area of the college's campus if the person's conduct is lawful.
R955-2-5. Time, Place and Manner Restrictions.
(1) The college may reasonably regulate the time, place, and manner of free expression to ensure that it does not disrupt the ordinary activities of the college. This restriction includes established procedures for engaging in organized speech activities, such as protest marches or invited speakers.
(2) These exceptions to the principle of freedom of expression must be viewpoint neutral, generally content neutral, narrowly tailored, and leave ample opportunity for alternative means for expression. It is vitally important that the college will not use these exceptions in a manner that is inconsistent with the college's commitment to free and open discussion of ideas.
R784-2-6. Incorporations of College Policies.
(1) The college has adopted the following policies that are incorporated by reference within this rule:
(a) Policy -- Free Expression on Campus 500.2 -- approved on July 25, 2019.
KEY: civil liberty, technical college, technical education, free expression
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2019
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53B-27-302
Additional Information
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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Chad Burchell at the above address, by phone at 801-627-8388, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]. For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Office of Administrative Rules.