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TX HB295

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Shaheen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37.0832 of the Texas Education Code to explicitly include antisemitism within the definition of "bullying" for school discipline policies

  • Defines antisemitism as conduct based on a certain perception of Jews that may be expressed as hatred, including rhetorical and physical acts directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals, their property, or Jewish community institutions and religious facilities

  • References the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's "Working Definition of Antisemitism" adopted on May 26, 2016 as providing examples of antisemitic conduct

  • Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative approval, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to including antisemitism in the definition of bullying for the purpose of school discipline policies.

Education

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Academic & Career-Oriented Education3/19/2025
Public Education2/27/2025

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