Bill · H.R. 6186· House(119-HR-6186)
No Antisemitism in Education Act
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Randy Fine
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "No Antisemitism in Education Act" seeks to change how schools handle certain types of discrimination. It requires public elementary schools, public secondary schools, and institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to treat antisemitism the same way they treat race-based discrimination. This applies to discrimination by students or employees, as well as discrimination resulting from institutional policies. The bill provides a specific definition for antisemitism, including various examples of behavior. It also includes an exception for criticism of Israel that is similar to criticism directed at other countries.
Yes
Would students be better off under this?+3
The bill establishes clearer protections against specific forms of discrimination within schools and universities.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+1
The bill aligns the treatment of antisemitism with existing racial discrimination protections.
The opposite
Does this put more money into public schools?-2
Compliance with the new antisemitism mandates is a condition for receiving Federal funds, potentially risking that funding for non-compliant schools.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-1
The bill includes a rule of construction to prevent the infringement of First Amendment rights, suggesting potential tension between the mandate and free speech.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Consistent treatment of discrimination: By requiring schools to treat antisemitism in an identical manner to race-based discrimination, the bill aims to ensure specific protections for those facing such behavior (Section 2(a)).
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Clear definitions of prohibited behavior: The bill provides specific examples of what constitutes antisemitism, such as calling for harm against Jews or making dehumanizing allegations, which provides a framework for what is being prohibited (Section 2(c)(1)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Impact on Federal funding: This requirement is a condition for receiving Federal funds, meaning schools that do not comply could face consequences regarding their funding (Section 2(a)).
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Potential constitutional or legal conflicts: The bill notes that it should not be construed as diminishing First Amendment rights or preempting State laws, implying there could be tensions between these requirements and those rights (Section 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 11/20/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House