EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to establish provisions for the protection of certain speech on college campuses.

Idaho's H 240, the "Protecting Campus Free Speech in Higher Education Act," requires public colleges and universities to protect student speech by banning restricted "free speech zones" and prohibiting schools from charging security fees based on the content of student expression or invited speakers. The law mandates clear harassment policies that don't restrict protected speech, requires free speech education for students through campus handbooks and orientations, and demands annual reports on campus speech policies. It directly affects all public institutions of higher education in Idaho receiving state funds, ensuring students and student groups can peacefully assemble, distribute literature, and express views without content-based restrictions. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.