West Virginia Code 18B-20-3 – Public forums; establishment of “free speech zones” prohibited
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The outdoor areas of campuses of state institutions of higher education shall be considered public forums for the campus community, and state institutions of higher education shall not limit free speech by creating “free speech zones” or other designated areas of campus outside of which expressive activities are prohibited. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as limiting the right of student expression elsewhere on campus.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 18B-20-3
- Campus community: includes students, administrators, faculty, and staff at the institution of higher education, and their invited guests. See West Virginia Code 18B-20-1
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
- Student: means any person who is enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in a state institution of higher education. See West Virginia Code 18B-20-1