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PA HB2001
PA HB2001In miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, providing for public institution of higher education policy on antisemitism.
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Introduced
02/01/2024
02/01/2024
In Committee
02/01/2024
02/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, providing for public institution of higher education policy on antisemitism.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require public institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania to adopt a written policy prohibiting antisemitism among faculty, staff, and students. The policy must include a definition of "antisemitism" and examples of antisemitic activity, as well as definitions of "discrimination" and "harassment" that encompass antisemitism. The bill applies to community colleges, rural regional colleges, universities in the State System of Higher Education, state-related institutions, and the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. The bill will take effect 60 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (13)
Rob Mercuri (R)*,
Roni Green (D),
Joe Hogan (R),
Shelby Labs (R),
Robert Leadbeter (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Ryan Mackenzie (R),
Kristin Marcell (R),
Steve Mentzer (R),
Clint Owlett (R),
Tina Pickett (R),
Kathy Rapp (R),
Donna Scheuren (R),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 02/01/2024)
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