To affirm and protect the First Amendment rights of students and student organizations at public institutions of higher education.

Bill 119 HR 2057, also known as the "First Amendment Rights of Students Act," aims to protect the free speech rights of students and student organizations at public colleges and universities. The bill affirms that students have the right to express their opinions and beliefs without fear of censorship or retaliation from their institutions.

Specifically, the bill prohibits public institutions of higher education from discriminating against student organizations based on their beliefs, viewpoints, or expressions. It also ensures that student organizations have the same access to campus resources and facilities as other student groups, regardless of their ideological or political affiliations.

Furthermore, the bill requires public colleges and universities to adopt policies that protect the free speech rights of students and student organizations, including establishing a process for resolving disputes related to free speech issues on campus. It also prohibits institutions from imposing viewpoint-based restrictions on student speech or expression. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2057 seeks to uphold the principles of the First Amendment and ensure that students at public institutions of higher education can freely express themselves and engage in open dialogue and debate without fear of censorship or discrimination.