This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 by introducing a new section, Section 135, which establishes special provisions applicable to the 2025-2026 school year. It stipulates that any university in Pennsylvania that authorizes or supports events promoting antisemitism will be ineligible for state funding during the academic year in which such events occur. Furthermore, if a university has received state funding prior to supporting an antisemitic event, it must refund the amount received for that academic year. The bill also mandates that violations be reported to the State Board of Education, which will hold a hearing to evaluate the allegations and determine funding penalties.

The bill defines "antisemitism" and outlines specific behaviors and expressions that fall under this definition, including hate speech against Jewish individuals and denial of the Holocaust. It also clarifies what constitutes "funding" and provides a definition for "university" as per existing law. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 75 (Jan 22, 2025): P.L.30, No.14
Printer's No. 0075: P.L.30, No.14