This bill aims to enhance policies against discrimination and harassment in educational institutions across Nebraska, specifically addressing antisemitism. It mandates that each school board and postsecondary educational institution adopt comprehensive policies that prohibit discrimination based on various factors, including race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, and marital status. The bill defines antisemitism according to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition and requires that these policies include provisions for awareness training, reporting incidents of antisemitic discrimination, and ensuring equal access to educational programs and services.

Additionally, the bill establishes the position of Title VI coordinator within both the State Department of Education and the Coordinating Commission on Postsecondary Education. This coordinator will be responsible for monitoring compliance with the new policies, investigating complaints, and reporting findings to the relevant authorities, including the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Justice if necessary. The bill also emphasizes that these new provisions should not conflict with existing federal or state discrimination laws or infringe upon First Amendment rights.

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