HB353

In miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, providing for public institution of higher education policy on antisemitism.

Introduced·1/27/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB353 mandates public higher education institutions to adopt policies against antisemitism.

HB353 requires public institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania to adopt clear policies against antisemitism among faculty, staff, and students to receive state funding. The policy must include definitions of "discrimination" and "harassment" that encompass antisemitism and examples of antisemitic activity. Antisemitism is defined as a perception of Jewish individuals that may be expressed as hatred, including rhetorical or physical manifestations directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals, their property, or Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.

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Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 27, 2025

House

Referred to Education