The Students Bill of Rights Act of 2025 seeks to affirm and protect the First Amendment rights of students and student organizations at public institutions of higher education that receive federal funding. It amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 by establishing new requirements for these institutions regarding freedom of speech and association. Key provisions address the recognition of student organizations, the distribution of student activity funds, and the assessment of security fees for events. Specifically, institutions cannot deny recognition to student organizations solely due to an inability to secure a faculty advisor or affiliation with a national organization, and must provide an appeals process for denied recognition. For student activity funds, institutions must establish and make public clear, objective, content- and viewpoint-neutral standards for allocation, ensuring an appeals process for denied funding requests. Furthermore, security fees for events organized by students or student organizations must also be determined using content- and viewpoint-neutral standards , prohibiting decisions based on the content or viewpoint of expression, or anticipated public reaction. The bill includes robust enforcement mechanisms, allowing individuals harmed by institutional violations to bring a civil action in federal court for appropriate relief, including injunctions, compensatory damages, and attorney fees. Institutions found in violation by a non-default, final judgment must notify the Secretary of Education and certify that the violating policy is no longer in use. Failure to comply can result in the revocation of eligibility for federal funds , including Title IV programs, which can be restored upon demonstrating compliance.