This bill amends sections 85-1401 and 85-1411 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to require school boards and postsecondary educational institutions to adopt policies addressing discrimination and harassment, specifically including antisemitism. The bill defines antisemitism based on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition and mandates that these policies prohibit discrimination based on various factors such as race, ethnicity, and religion. Additionally, it requires that all educational programs and services be made available without discrimination and that incidents of antisemitic discrimination be reported to the State Department of Education or the Coordinating Commission on Postsecondary Education.

The bill also establishes the position of Title VI coordinator within both the State Department of Education and the Coordinating Commission on Postsecondary Education. This coordinator is tasked with monitoring discrimination and harassment, investigating complaints, and ensuring compliance with the new policies. If a school or institution fails to address violations, the coordinator is authorized to report these findings to federal authorities. The bill emphasizes the importance of training on antisemitism awareness and mandates annual reporting on incidents of discrimination and harassment, ensuring that the rights protected under the First Amendment are not infringed upon.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 85-1401, 85-1411