ATLANTA — Georgia representatives are moving forward with a bill, inspired by conservative activist Charlie Kirk, that would protect political activities by students in public schools.
If it passes, Georgia would become the first state to pass a law safeguarding students’ free speech rights regardless of their political or social viewpoints, said Sen. Ben Watson, R-Savannah.
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