SB164

Prohibiting discriminatory practices on the basis of religion at public educational institutions and authorizing the attorney general to investigate violations and assess civil penalties under the Kansas act against discrimination.

Introduced·2/3/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB164 prohibits public educational institutions from engaging in discriminatory practices based on religion or promoting antisemitism.

Kansas SB164 establishes that public educational institutions receiving tax dollars must not discriminate based on religion or promote antisemitism. The bill authorizes the attorney general to investigate violations and assess civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation. It also allows public institutions to appeal penalties. The bill defines antisemitism according to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition.

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Education Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Education

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced