Common Sense

Create free, unbiased learning settings.

Protects free speech for applicants, employees, and students; prohibits compelled speech and DEI statements; prohibits accrediting agencies from basing decisions in any way on DEI policies or programs; prohibits universities in violation from receiving state funding; requires institutions to reject funding which requires DEI programs or campus activities; prohibits institutions from hiring a third party for DEI activities.
- Section 48 (p. 56)

Prohibits state-supported institutions of higher education from granting excused absences for political protests, social or public policy advocacy, or attempts to influence legislation or other governmental policy-making at the local, state, or federal level. Prevents institutions from permitting student walkouts.
Prohibits public school districts and public charter schools from granting excused absences for political protests, social or public policy advocacy, or attempts to influence legislation or other governmental policy-making at the local, state, or federal level.
- Sections: 23, 47

Absences for political protests, social or public policy advocacy, or attempts to influence legislation or other governmental policy-making at the local, state, or federal level shall not be excused by public school districts or open-enrollment public charter schools. Student walk-outs for the same purposes shall not be authorized by public school districts or open-enrollment public charter schools.
Full implementation expected by December 31, 2025.
- Section 23 (p. 36)

Recognizes public school districts and public charter schools which excel at serving Armed Forces families. Honors military families through a simple designation.
Recognizes institutions of higher education which excel at serving Armed Forces families. Honors military families through a simple designation.
Full implementation expected by December 31, 2025.
- Sections: 34, 49

Expands upon the existing tenure review process and implements corrective actions for faculty members at state-supported institutions of higher education pursuant to decisions made during performance reviews. Allows for immediate for cause reviews of faculty members based on specific conduct and/or performance.
Implementation expected by July 2025.
- Section 60 (p. 72)