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House Opens Title VI Inquiry Into Antisemitism Allegations at Berkeley, Fairfax County and Philadelphia Schools

The committee seeks records to assess Title VI compliance following reports that incidents persisted despite prior interventions.

Overview

  • Committee Chair Rep. Tim Walberg sent document requests to the three K-12 districts to review whether Jewish students faced a hostile environment.
  • The districts were given a December 8 deadline to provide records as the panel evaluates compliance with federal civil-rights obligations tied to funding.
  • Fairfax County Public Schools said it received the letter and stated it intends to fully cooperate with the inquiry.
  • The School District of Philadelphia previously entered a federally mandated corrective action plan in December 2024, and Walberg’s letter cites press and whistleblower reports alleging incidents continued afterward.
  • The letters seek broad materials, including complaints and documents on protests, curricula, speakers and contracts referencing Jews, Judaism, Israel, Palestine, Zionism or antisemitism, reflecting a wider administration push on Title VI enforcement in education.