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.

SB 164 prohibits Kansas public schools and colleges (including K-12 districts, community colleges, and state universities like Washburn) from discriminating based on religion or tolerating antisemitism. It allows individuals harmed by violations to file complaints with the attorney general, who can investigate using subpoenas and testimony, and impose civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation. The bill explicitly excludes religious studies coursework from the prohibition and defines antisemitism using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s 2016 definition. Violations must be proven by a preponderance of evidence, with penalties deposited into the state general fund.