House Bill 1188 aims to address discrimination in educational institutions in Tennessee, particularly focusing on antisemitism. The bill introduces new provisions to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 50, which prohibit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or marital status in public education. It mandates that all public education programs and activities be accessible without discrimination and requires that harassment or discrimination motivated by antisemitic intent be treated similarly to racial discrimination. The bill also defines antisemitism according to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition and encourages educational institutions to incorporate antisemitism awareness training and Jewish American Heritage curricula.

Additionally, the bill establishes the role of a "Title VI coordinator" in both K-12 schools and public institutions of higher education to monitor antisemitic discrimination and harassment. This coordinator is responsible for investigating complaints and reporting findings to the U.S. Department of Education and Justice if necessary. The bill clarifies that criticism of Israel, when comparable to criticism of other countries, is not considered antisemitic and ensures that the act does not infringe upon First Amendment rights or conflict with existing discrimination laws. The act will take effect upon becoming law.