Texas HB295 amends school discipline policies to include antisemitism in the definition of bullying.

Texas HB295 modifies the Education Code to incorporate antisemitism into the definition of bullying for school discipline policies. This change applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year. Antisemitism is defined as conduct that exploits an imbalance of power and involves written or verbal expression, electronic means, or physical conduct that satisfies the criteria for bullying. The act includes examples of antisemitism as defined by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's "Working Definition of Antisemitism.

Texas HB295 amends school discipline policies to include antisemitism in the definition of bullying.

Texas HB295 modifies the Education Code to incorporate antisemitism into the definition of bullying for school discipline policies. This change applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year. Antisemitism is defined as conduct that exploits an imbalance of power and involves written or verbal expression, electronic means, or physical conduct that satisfies the criteria for bullying. The act includes examples of antisemitism as defined by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's "Working Definition of Antisemitism.