Indiana Passes Bill to Define Antisemitism in Education Code

The legislation, which omits explicit references to Israel, aims to combat religious discrimination on college campuses.

Indiana lawmakers have passed a bill defining antisemitism in the state's education code, aiming to address religious discrimination on college campuses.
The bill, which saw bipartisan support, incorporates the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism but omits explicit references to Israel following amendments.
The legislation's passage marks a significant effort to combat antisemitism, sparked by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and previous attempts to define antisemitism in state law.
Jewish and Muslim advocacy groups have expressed support for the final version of the bill, highlighting its potential to protect Jewish students while respecting freedom of speech.
The bill now awaits Governor Eric Holcomb's review, with strong encouragement from various organizations and political figures for its enactment.