No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires schools and colleges receiving federal funding to treat discrimination motivated by antisemitism with the same seriousness as other forms of discrimination prohibited by federal law. It mandates that these institutions consider a specific definition of antisemitism, as outlined in an Executive Order, when investigating and addressing such incidents. The bill aims to address documented instances of systemic failures in enforcing policies and responding to antisemitism on college campuses.
Key provisions
- Requires schools and colleges receiving federal funds to treat antisemitism-motivated discrimination as seriously as other forms of discrimination.
- Mandates the use of a specific definition of antisemitism (from Executive Order 13899) in investigations.
- Establishes that federal departments and agencies, as well as local educational institutions, must consider this definition when determining if discrimination was motivated by antisemitic intent.
- Allows for enforcement through existing mechanisms under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- Clarifies that the bill does not diminish First Amendment rights or preempt state antidiscrimination laws.
Who is affected
- Local educational agencies
- Institutions of higher education
- Students
- Employees
- Federal financial assistance recipients
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