Prohibiting Federal Support for Colleges Promoting Antisemitism
This act aims to combat antisemitism in higher education. If a college promotes antisemitism, it will lose access to federal funds and student financial aid programs. This means students might lose access to federal financial support if their institution fails to comply with these new rules.
Key points
Institutions of higher education that promote antisemitism will be ineligible for federal funds and Title IV programs (student financial aid).
The Secretary of Education will determine if an institution has engaged in prohibited antisemitic activity.
Institutions will receive notice and a 30-day period to cease activity and discipline responsible faculty/staff.
Antisemitism is defined as hatred toward Jews, including rhetorical and physical manifestations against individuals, property, Jewish institutions, and religious facilities.
Prohibited activities include funding organizations engaged in antisemitic harassment or allowing faculty to promote antisemitism in instruction.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7231
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Process start date: 2024-02-05