Bill > SJR55

This joint resolution directs Kentucky's public postsecondary education institutions to develop and implement comprehensive policies to combat antisemitism by January 1, 2026, using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition as guidance. The resolution requires institutions to notify students about their civil rights protections, specifically under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and inform them about state laws protecting against discrimination. Institutions must identify Jewish student groups as community resources, defund any student organizations supporting designated terrorist groups, and collect detailed data on antisemitism reports, investigations, and outcomes. Each institution must submit an annual report to the Council on Postsecondary Education, which will compile and publish the data, and report to legislative committees. The resolution applies to all public postsecondary institutions in Kentucky, including universities like the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville, and mandates these policies remain in effect through June 30, 2028. The goal is to address the rising incidents of antisemitism, with data showing a significant increase in antisemitic incidents on college campuses, from 742 incidents in 2024 to a 200 percent increase compared to 2022.

Education

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sjr55.html