The Wisconsin Legislature has approved two bills aimed at reinforcing free speech protections at public university campuses and limiting certain fees charged for online coursework, sending the measures to Gov. Tony Evers (D) for consideration.
One of the measures, Senate Bill 498 (alongside its Assembly companion AB 501), would prohibit University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges from restricting lawful free speech activities based on time, place or manner restrictions. It passed the Assembly 53-45.
