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SD Legislative Leader Asking Board of Regents for Free Speech Policy

SD Legislative Leader Asking Board of Regents for Free Speech Policy

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A legislative leader wants the South Dakota Board of Regents to develop a free speech policy for the campuses that is fair to all speakers.

House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says it appears many universities tilt toward liberal speakers…

Qualm says he would prefer that the Regents come up with a policy…

Qualm says students and others on campus need to respect differences of opinion…..

Qualm and Regents President Kevin Schieffer have exchanged letters on the issue. The Regents have put together a draft free speech policy for the universities.

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