Legislation aimed at barring Virginia colleges and universities from engaging with terrorist groups or affiliates was struck down Monday by a Senate Education subcommittee, following heated debate over its potential impact on free speech and student activism. Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin, introduced the bill in response to growing concern over terrorism cases nationwide. “I think […]
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Legislation aimed at barring Virginia colleges and universities from engaging with terrorist groups or affiliates was struck down Monday by a Senate Education subcommittee, following heated debate over its potential impact on free speech and student activism.
Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin, introduced the bill in response to growing concern over terrorism cases nationwide. “I think what we’re trying to do is make sure that our learning environments are places to learn and not to have fear be a part of that,” Stanley said of his Senate Bill 1284.
