General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Urges Tennessee universities to adopt principles of institutional neutrality, free expression and civil discourse, and the preservation of a safe and respectful campus. -

This non-binding resolution urges all Tennessee public and private universities to adopt principles of institutional neutrality, free expression, civil discourse, and campus safety that respect diverse viewpoints. It references post-October 7 campus disruptions as context but does not mandate policy changes - only encourages institutions to formally adopt these values in their governing documents, citing Vanderbilt University as an example that already does so. The resolution was passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor in April 2025.