Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2025
Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to address antisemitic harassment and discrimination at colleges and universities across the United States. If passed, it would establish clearer standards and enforcement mechanisms to prevent Jewish students from being targeted or harassed based on their religion or ethnicity on campus. The legislation seeks to strengthen protections for Jewish students in higher education environments. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The bill primarily impacts college and university students, administrators, and staff. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, similar legislation typically addresses issues like defining hostile campus environments, improving reporting procedures, enforcing anti-discrimination policies, and potentially linking federal funding to compliance with these standards.
The bill would affect institutions that receive federal education funding. **Current Status:** As of now, S 826 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in the 119th Congress. Further action would require the committee to approve it before it could be considered by the full Senate.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.