Bill 119 s 558, also known as the "Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2021," aims to address the issue of antisemitism in educational settings by incorporating the definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) into federal antidiscrimination laws. The IHRA definition of antisemitism includes various forms of discrimination and prejudice against Jewish individuals and communities.
The bill seeks to ensure that educational programs and activities in the United States are free from antisemitism and that appropriate measures are taken to combat and prevent discrimination against Jewish students. By incorporating the IHRA definition of antisemitism into federal antidiscrimination laws, the bill aims to provide a clear and comprehensive framework for addressing antisemitism in educational settings.
In addition to addressing antisemitism in education, the bill also includes provisions for enforcing federal antidiscrimination laws and promoting awareness and understanding of antisemitism. Overall, the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2021 aims to combat discrimination and prejudice against Jewish individuals and communities in the United States through the implementation of the IHRA definition of antisemitism in educational programs and activities.