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Utah System of Higher Education head Geoff Landward says Weber State was "misguided" in crafting a list of prohibited words and concepts for guest speakers.

The university crafted the list in response to HB261, but Landward said the controversial law doesn't contemplate a ban on the language.

HB261 aims to ensure "viewpoint diversity," not restrict specific words or concepts.

SALT LAKE CITY — The head of the Utah System of Higher Education is denouncing restrictions that Weber State University tried to place on what a guest speaker could say in the name of complying with HB261.

"That was frankly just misguided and is contrary to what we're trying to do with invited speakers," said Geoff Landward, commissioner of the entity, which helps s

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