### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define protected speech?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1011a*, **protected speech** is defined as:

> speech that is protected under the first and 14th amendments to the Constitution, or would be protected if the institution of higher education involved were subject to those amendments

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1011a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part B-Additional General Provisions**

