No Antisemitism in Education Act

Summary#

This bill, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026, would require every local educational agency and institution of higher education that gets Federal financial assistance to treat discrimination motivated by antisemitism as vigorously as they treat other forms of discrimination covered by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The bill says agencies and schools must consider the definition of antisemitism from Executive Order 13899 when reviewing or investigating whether actions were motivated by antisemitic intent. It says enforcement may use any mechanism available under Title VI. The bill also includes definitions for covered terms and a statement that it does not limit First Amendment rights or preempt State antidiscrimination laws.

What it means for you#

• If you are a student or employee at a school or college that receives Federal funds, the school would be required to handle reports of antisemitic discrimination with the same procedures and seriousness it uses for other Title VI discrimination claims.
• Schools and Federal agencies investigating such complaints would be directed to use the Executive Order 13899 definition of antisemitism when deciding whether actions were motivated by antisemitic intent.
• Institutions of higher education and local educational agencies that receive Federal money are the entities directly affected.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The bill states findings that proponents believe antisemitism is widespread in the United States and in educational institutions, cites reports and data they say show many Jewish students experience harassment or exclusion on campuses, and asserts some universities have failed to enforce policies equitably. Proponents introduced the bill to require equal treatment of antisemitic discrimination and to provide clear guidance and enforcement tools using Title VI mechanisms.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.