No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026

This bill mandates that local educational agencies and institutions of higher education receiving federal financial assistance must treat discrimination motivated by antisemitism with the same vigor as other forms of discrimination prohibited by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This requirement extends to discrimination by students, employees, and institutional policies, aiming to ensure a consistent and robust standard of enforcement against all forms of discrimination. The legislation seeks to rectify documented systemic failures by universities to effectively combat antisemitism on their campuses.

A central provision of the bill requires federal departments, agencies, and educational institutions to consider the definition of antisemitism specified in Executive Order 13899, including its contemporary examples, when identifying and investigating alleged acts of antisemitic discrimination. This ensures a clear and consistent framework for determining whether an act was motivated by discriminatory antisemitic intent. The bill's provisions are enforceable through any mechanism available for Title VI, Section 601, providing strong legal backing for its implementation.

The legislation includes findings that underscore the rampant problem of antisemitism in the United States, particularly within educational institutions, citing FBI data and reports detailing widespread antisemitic incidents and inadequate institutional responses. Importantly, the bill clarifies that its provisions should not be construed to diminish First Amendment rights or preempt existing state anti-discrimination laws. This ensures that while combating antisemitism, constitutional protections and state-level efforts remain intact.