The Board of Regents is seeking public comment on a proposed addition to the Regents’ Bylaws that addresses institutional neutrality at the University of Michigan.

The proposal grew out of a recommendation in a September report by the Committee on the University of Michigan Principles on Diversity of Thought and Freedom of Expression.

That advisory committee was formed in March to recommend how U-M should put into practice the statement of Principles on Diversity of Thought and Freedom of Expression that the regents approved in January.

The proposed bylaw is posted for public comment prior to coming before the regents for consideration. Those wishing to submit comments can email them to publiccomments@umich.edu.