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Antisemitism Awareness Act: Protecting Against Discrimination in Education

This act aims to strengthen protections against discrimination targeting Jewish individuals in schools and universities by adopting a specific definition of antisemitism. This provides clear guidelines for educational institutions to identify and combat antisemitic acts, enhancing safety and equal treatment for students.
Key points
Adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism for federal anti-discrimination laws in education.
Facilitates the identification and combatting of discrimination against Jewish individuals in educational settings, ensuring consistent standards.
Does not diminish rights protected under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, such as freedom of speech.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-05-01
78%
For 320
Against 91
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6090
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Process start date: 2023-10-26
Voting date: 2024-05-01
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 172