The House Resolution No. by Representative Bayham urges public postsecondary education institutions in Louisiana to develop or enhance their anti-discrimination policies and procedures to combat antisemitism on campuses. It emphasizes the state's condemnation of hate and bias, including antisemitism, and affirms the rights of students, faculty, and staff to be free from discrimination based on religion, race, ethnicity, or national origin. The resolution highlights the alarming increase in antisemitic incidents, as reported by the Anti-Defamation League, and calls for institutions to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism as a guide for policy development.
Additionally, the resolution requests that each institution provide a commitment statement to foster a discrimination-free environment, notify the campus community about anti-discrimination policies at the start of each semester, and encourage dialogue and activities promoting respect and unity. Institutions are also urged to report any complaints of antisemitism to their management boards and make this data publicly available. The management boards are tasked with compiling a statewide summary of the data to be submitted to the House Committee on Education and the attorney general by January 15, 2026. The resolution ensures that the collection and reporting of data comply with state and federal laws while protecting constitutionally guaranteed rights.