New Study Finds Record Low Number of Restrictive Campus Speech Codes

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression's (FIRE) 20th Spotlight on Speech Codes report indicates a record number of U.S. colleges are eliminating or narrowing restrictive speech codes, demonstrating a greater commitment to free expression. The study found a decline in policies that substantially restrict student expression and an increase in schools earning FIRE's highest rating. This trend is attributed to mounting scrutiny from state and federal governments, alumni groups, and organizations like FIRE.