HB1188

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to discrimination in educational institutions.

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Tennessee HB1188 amends state law to combat antisemitism in public education institutions.

Tennessee HB1188 amends state law to address antisemitism in public education institutions. The bill mandates the designation of a "Title VI coordinator" to monitor antisemitic discrimination and harassment at public K-12 schools and public institutions of higher education. These coordinators must investigate complaints and report annually to the general assembly. The bill also clarifies that criticism of Israel similar to criticism of other countries is not considered antisemitic.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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1 Nay

D

1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

Apr 1, 2025

12:00 PM

House Education Committee Hearing

Mar 25, 2025

12:00 PM

House Education Committee Hearing

History

Apr 28, 2025

Pub. Ch. 293

Apr 28, 2025

Effective date(s) 04/24/2025

Apr 24, 2025

Signed by Governor.