Search Results: keywords:"students' rights"

  • H. R. 2555 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for certain freedom of association protections, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,498

    H.R. 2555 proposes changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965 to protect students’ rights to join single-sex social organizations, like fraternities and sororities, without facing negative consequences from their schools. The bill ensures that students who belong to these...

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    H.R. 2555 is a bill that wants to make sure students can join clubs like fraternities and sororities without getting in trouble with their schools, as long as the clubs don't do bad things or hurt others.

  • S. RES. 857 — Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:362

    The Senate Resolution 857 expresses concern about the growing issue of book bans and threats to freedom of expression in the United States. It highlights the importance of protecting the right to read and the diversity of perspectives in books, noting the negative impact of censorship on...

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    Senate Resolution 857 is about making sure people can read any book they want and hear different ideas. It wants everyone to have a special week to talk about why it's important to let people choose books for themselves and not to stop them from reading what they like.

  • H. RES. 1499 — Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:487

    H. RES. 1499 is a resolution that raises concerns about book bans and threats to freedom of expression in the U.S. It points out that such bans, often happening without proper guidelines, threaten the free exchange of ideas and the democratic fabric of society. The resolution...

    Simple Explanation

    In the United States, there's a concern about people trying to ban books, which means stopping others from reading them. This resolution is saying that everyone should have the freedom to read different books and ideas, and it asks schools and local leaders to make sure this freedom is protected.