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FL H0371

Discrimination In Florida K-20 Public Education System


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Introduced
01/21/2019
In Committee
01/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibits discrimination in K-20 public education system based on religion; requires public K-20 educational institution to take into consideration anti-Semitism under certain instances of discrimination; defines "anti-Semitism."

AI Summary

This bill prohibits discrimination in Florida's K-20 public education system based on religion, and requires public educational institutions to consider anti-Semitism as a form of religious discrimination. It defines "anti-Semitism" in detail, including examples such as making false allegations about Jewish people, accusing Jews of being responsible for wrongdoing, and applying double standards to the State of Israel. The bill also amends existing law to ensure all education programs and opportunities are made available without discrimination based on religion.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Died in PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 741 (Ch. 2019-59) (on 05/03/2019)

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