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Schools taking federal funds would treat antisemitism like other Title VI bias

Placed on the calendarH.R. 8476Latest action

Sponsor: Randy Fine · Representative · FL

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Official title: No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026

119th Congress

Topics: Education

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Schools and colleges receiving federal money would handle antisemitism under Title VI rules, using a set definition to judge whether an incident was motivated by anti-Jewish bias.

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What does this do?

The bill requires public school districts and colleges that receive federal money to treat discrimination against Jewish people as seriously as the discrimination already banned by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It covers antisemitism from students, employees, or school policies. Schools and federal agencies would use a specific definition of antisemitism, taken from a 2019 that points to a widely used international definition and its examples.

Who does it affect?

School districts, colleges, and universities that receive federal money, plus their administrators, teachers, and students. Jewish students and employees could use these rules to file complaints.

Why does it matter?

Schools would need to review how they investigate and respond to reports of antisemitism. Enforcement would use the existing Title VI methods, which can include complaints to the Department of Education and, in serious cases, the risk of losing federal funding.

What does it cost, and who pays?

  • No new enforcement system
  • Federal funding at risk in serious cases

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Based on the “Reported in House” text of Aug 20, 2026.

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  1. IntroducedApr 23, 2026
  2. House committee
  3. House voteYou are here · Aug 20, 2026
  4. Senate
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 660.

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