H.310 is a bill introduced in the Vermont General Assembly aimed at enhancing education on antisemitism within the state's school system. The bill proposes to amend the definition of harassment in Title 16 to explicitly include ethnic and antisemitic harassment. It also mandates the Secretary of Education to develop a comprehensive curriculum focused on antisemitism awareness for students in kindergarten through grade 12. This curriculum will cover the evolution, effects, ethics, and legal consequences of antisemitism, and will be developed in collaboration with the Shalom Alliance of Vermont.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the Secretary of Education, which include providing training programs for school personnel on antisemitism prevention, offering age-appropriate teaching materials, and supplying technical assistance to local school districts for curriculum implementation. The intent behind these measures is to prevent the normalization of antisemitism in Vermont's educational environment, especially in light of recent increases in antisemitic hate crimes reported by organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League and the FBI. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 16-11