Freedom of Expression Operating Procedure

Arkansas State University

  • Speech Code Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Protest and Demonstration Policies
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Expressive activities are allowed on all campus forums as defined by Act 614 of 2023, subject to the reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions set forth in this Operating Procedure as well as all applicable state and federal laws. The campus shall not create free speech zones or other designated outdoor areas of campus outside of which expressive activities are prohibited. The campus maintains a position of neutrality as to the content of any protected speech.

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Members of the campus community who want to engage in noncommercial expressive activities may do so freely in the public forums of campus so long as that member’s conduct is 1) not unlawful, 2) does not materially and substantially disrupt the functioning of a state supported institution, 3) does not materially and substantially disrupt another person’s expressive activity, and 4) does not disregard a policy pertaining to the productive and efficient operation of an instructional or work environment.

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