The proposed bill would update current statutes by introducing the "Antisemitism in Education Act," which establishes prohibitions against public schools and higher education institutions from teaching or promoting antisemitism or engaging in activities that create a hostile educational environment. This includes preventing the use of public funds for antisemitic teachings and allowing students or their parents to seek legal remedies for violations. The bill also mandates compliance requirements for higher education institutions, including policy revisions and reporting obligations, while defining key terms such as "antisemitism" and "hostile educational environment."

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Education to transmit a copy of the act to public schools and career technical education districts within thirty days of its effective date, a new requirement not specified in current law. It also mandates that the Arizona Board of Regents and the State Board for Private Postsecondary Education send copies of the act to their institutions, expanding the scope of dissemination to include private postsecondary educational institutions. Overall, the updates aim to enhance the legal framework surrounding education and antisemitism while ensuring that discussions about Jewish history and culture remain permissible.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-120.05
House Engrossed Version: 15-120.05