Establishes "Academic Freedom in Higher Education Protection Act."

Summary

The Academic Freedom in Higher Education Protection Act prohibits the New Jersey executive branch and its agencies from interfering with the academic and operational decisions of public and private colleges and universities. It also guarantees faculty the right to teach, research, publish and engage in scholarly work without state meddling, subject only to institutional policies and peer review. Violations can be sued in Superior Court, with courts able to issue injunctions and award attorney fees.

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