A 5018
Establishes "Academic Freedom in Higher Education Protection Act."
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This bill, the "Academic Freedom in Higher Education Protection Act," aims to safeguard academic freedom at New Jersey’s colleges and universities. It asserts that institutions of higher education should be able to make decisions about curriculum, faculty, and academic programs without undue interference from the state government. The act also protects the academic freedom of faculty to teach, research, and publish their work, subject to institutional policies and peer review.
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