The No Antisemitism in Education Act requires public schools and colleges that receive federal funding to treat antisemitic discrimination the same way they treat racial discrimination. This applies to discrimination by students or employees, as well as discrimination embedded in school policies. The bill defines antisemitism broadly, including specific examples such as stereotyping Jews, denying Israel's right to exist, applying double standards to Israel, and making false claims about Jewish people controlling institutions or media. The legislation includes safeguards stating it does not restrict First Amendment free speech rights or override state antidiscrimination laws, and it clarifies that legitimate criticism of Israel is not considered antisemitism. Schools that fail to comply with these requirements would risk losing federal funding.
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