S 1182
Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act
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Bill overview
This bill aims to address antisemitism on college campuses by modifying the Higher Education Act. Specifically, it prohibits colleges and universities that allow antisemitic events from receiving federal student loan and grant funding. The bill defines antisemitism using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition. It seeks to discourage and financially penalize institutions that host or support events promoting antisemitism.
Key provisions
- Prohibits institutions from authorizing antisemitic events.
- Defines antisemitism using the IHRA working definition.
- Restricts participation in federal student loan and grant programs for institutions hosting antisemitic events.
- Amends Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act.
Who is affected
- Institutions of Higher Education
- Students
- Federal Student Loan and Grant Program Recipients
- Jewish Students
- The Department of Education
Notable changes
- Adds a new provision to the Higher Education Act.
- Creates a specific prohibition against authorizing antisemitic events.
- Links institutional funding to the presence of antisemitism on campus.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. 1182
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
A BILL
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education that authorize antisemitic events on campus from participating in the student loan and grant programs under title IV of such Act.
This Act may be cited as the Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act
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Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: