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This bill establishes guidelines for how public schools and higher education institutions in Texas should evaluate potential antisemitism when taking disciplinary action against students. Specifically, when a student's behavior violates the school's code of conduct and might be motivated by antisemitism, the institution must consider the definition of antisemitism found in Section 448.001 of the Government Code, including its associated examples, as a reference point for determining the motivations behind the student's actions. The bill applies to both K-12 school districts and open-enrollment charter schools, as well as institutions of higher education, and will take effect for the 2025-2026 school and academic years. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote from the Texas Legislature, it will take effect immediately; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025. By referencing an existing legal definition of antisemitism, the bill provides schools with a structured approach to assessing potentially discriminatory behavior and helps ensure consistent evaluation of student conduct related to antisemitic actions.

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