News and Commentary

Betsy DeVos, Education Department Issue Final Rule Protecting Free Speech On College Campuses

“Officials at public institutions may not abridge their students’ or employees’ expressions, ideas, or thoughts.”

Hank Berrien
Betsy DeVos, Education Department Issue Final Rule Protecting Free Speech On College Campuses
Zach Gibson/Getty Images

On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos kept her promise to protect free speech on college campuses, issuing the Improving Free Inquiry, Transparency, and Accountability at Colleges and Universities final rule.

The rule states:

Got a tip worth investigating?

Your information could be the missing piece to an important story. Submit your tip today and make a difference.

Submit Tip