S 2940 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits institution of higher education from authorizing, funding, or supporting hate speech or antisemitic events and organizations.

S 2940 prohibits New Jersey colleges and universities from authorizing, funding, or supporting campus events or organizations that promote antisemitism or hate speech. It defines antisemitism using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's 2016 working definition, which includes expressions of hatred toward Jews and the demonization of Israel. The bill takes immediate effect, requiring institutions to avoid actions that could create hostile environments for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.
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Introduced Mar 11, 2024 Last action Mar 11, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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