Indiana Passes Bill to Define Antisemitism in Education Code

Overview

• 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.