Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2024

Bill 118 s 5161, also known as the Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2024, aims to address the issue of antisemitic harassment on college and university campuses in the United States. The bill seeks to protect Jewish students from discrimination and harassment based on their religion.

The key provisions of the bill include requiring institutions of higher education to adopt and implement policies to combat antisemitism, provide training to faculty and staff on recognizing and addressing antisemitic behavior, and establish a process for students to report incidents of antisemitic harassment.

Additionally, the bill calls for the Department of Education to collect data on incidents of antisemitic harassment on college campuses and publish an annual report on the prevalence of such incidents. This data will help policymakers and educators better understand the scope of the problem and develop effective strategies to address it. Overall, the Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2024 aims to create a safer and more inclusive environment for Jewish students on college campuses by holding institutions accountable for addressing antisemitic harassment and discrimination.