Relating to including antisemitism in the definition of bullying for the purpose of school discipline policies.
SB 645 amends Texas education law to explicitly include antisemitism within the state's definition of bullying for school discipline policies. It defines antisemitism as conduct based on hatred toward Jews, including acts targeting Jewish individuals, property, or community institutions, and references the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's 2016 working definition. This policy change requires Texas public schools to address antisemitic bullying under existing discipline frameworks, applying to all students affected by such conduct. The bill takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year if passed.
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in committee
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 18, 2024
Last action Feb 11, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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