Overview

• AB 715 establishes a state Office of Civil Rights and an Antisemitism Prevention Coordinator to develop training, resources and enforcement strategies for K–12 schools.
• SB 48 adds four Discrimination Prevention Coordinators focused on religious, racial and ethnic, gender and LGBTQ bias to provide resources and standardize responses across districts.
• The Government Operations Agency estimates the office will cost about $4 million annually, including funding for six staff positions.
• The legislation passed with broad support, clearing the Assembly 71–0 with nine abstentions and the Senate 35–0 with five abstentions.
• Teacher unions, civil‑liberties groups and pro‑Palestinian advocates warn the measures could chill classroom discussion as the new office can investigate complaints and initiate discipline, including cases alleging unfair criticism of Israel’s government.