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Introduced
02/11/2019
02/11/2019
In Committee
04/18/2019
04/18/2019
Crossed Over
04/18/2019
04/18/2019
Passed
04/29/2019
04/29/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/31/2019
05/31/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Defines "anti-Semitism"; prohibits discrimination in Florida K-20 public education system based on religion; requires public K-20 educational institutions to consider anti-Semitism under certain instances of discrimination.
AI Summary
This bill defines "anti-Semitism" and prohibits discrimination in Florida's K-20 public education system based on religion. The bill requires public K-20 educational institutions to consider anti-Semitism under certain instances of discrimination. It provides examples of what constitutes anti-Semitism, including calling for harm against Jews, making false or stereotypical allegations about Jews, and delegitimizing Israel. The bill also clarifies that criticism of Israel that is similar to criticism of any other country may not be regarded as anti-Semitic and that the provisions do not diminish or infringe on rights protected by the First Amendment or conflict with other discrimination laws.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (27)
Mike Caruso (R)*,
Randy Fine (R)*,
Thad Altman (R),
Cord Byrd (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Juan Fernandez-Barquin (R),
Elizabeth Fetterhoff (R),
Jason Fischer (R),
Erin Grall (R),
Michael Grant (R),
Tommy Gregory (R),
Sam Killebrew (R),
Chip LaMarca (R),
Thomas Leek (R),
Tina Polsky (D),
Mel Ponder (R),
Spencer Roach (R),
Will Robinson (R),
Ana Maria Rodriguez (R),
Bob Rommel (R),
Rick Roth (R),
Emily Slosberg-King (D),
David Smith (R),
Christopher Sprowls (R),
Richard Stark (D),
Clovis Watson (D),
Clay Yarborough (R),
Other Sponsors (2)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House), Education Committee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2019-59 (on 05/31/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/741 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/741/BillText/er/PDF |
| House Floor Amendment #186959 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/741/Amendment/186959/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/741/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/741/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #410851 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/741/Amendment/410851/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/741/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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