CS/CS/HB 741 Summary

• Prohibits discrimination based on religion in Florida K-20 public education system, including discrimination against students and employees.

• Requires public K-20 educational institutions to treat discrimination motivated by anti-Semitic intent identically to discrimination motivated by race.

• Defines "anti-Semitism" to include hatred toward Jewish people and rhetorical or physical manifestations targeting individuals, their property, or Jewish institutions.

• Lists specific examples of anti-Semitism including calls for harm to Jews, conspiracy theories, collective blame, Holocaust denial, dual loyalty accusations, and certain criticisms of Israel including demonization and delegitimization.

• Clarifies that the law does not infringe on First Amendment rights or conflict with federal and state discrimination laws; permits criticism of Israel similar to criticism of other countries.