H.R. 8476
No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026
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Written by the Congressional Research Service.
No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026
This bill requires local educational agencies (LEAs) and institutions of higher education (IHEs), as a condition of receiving federal funds, to treat discrimination that is motivated by antisemitism as vigorously as the LEA or IHE treats all other forms of discrimination prohibited by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities.)
The bill requires federal agencies, LEAs, and IHEs to consider the definition of antisemitism contained in a December 11, 2019, executive order when reviewing or investigating whether a discriminatory act or omission was motivated by discriminatory antisemitic intent. The executive order incorporates the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA's) working definition of antisemitism. According to the IHRA's working definition, antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews.
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Apr 23, 2026 · Introduced in House Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary, Apr 23 Referred to House Committee on Education and Workforce, Apr 23
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Aug 20, 2026 · Reported in House Marked up by House Committee on Education and Workforce, Jun 25 Reported by House Committee on Education and Workforce, Aug 20 Committee members' individual votes aren't in our records.
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(1) Antisemitism. The term antisemitism has the meaning incorporated by reference in section 2 of Executive Order 13899 (84 FR 68779; December 11, 2019), including the contemporary examples described in section 2(a)(ii) of such Executive
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(a) Requirement
(1) In general. As a condition of receiving Federal financial assistance, a local educational agency or institution of higher education shall treat discrimination that is motivated by antisemitism, including discrimination by students or employees and discrimination resulting from the institutional policies of such agency or institution, as vigorously as such agency or institution treats all other forms of discrimination prohibited by title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.).
(2) Use of the definition of antisemitism. In identifying evidence, reviewing, investigating, or determining whether there has been a violation of any relevant Federal law, a Federal department or agency, or local educational agency or institution of higher education that receives Federal financial assistance, shall consider the definition of antisemitism specified in subsection (c) for purposes of determining whether an alleged act or omission was motivated by discriminatory antisemitic intent.
(3) Enforcement. The provisions of this section shall be enforceable by any mechanism available to enforce section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).
(b) Rules of construction. Nothing in this section shall be construed as—
(1) diminishing or infringing upon any right protected under the First Amendment to the Constitution; or
(2) preempting State antidiscrimination laws.
(c) Definitions. In this section:
(1) Antisemitism. The term antisemitism has the meaning incorporated by reference in section 2 of Executive Order 13899 (84 FR 68779; December 11, 2019), including the contemporary examples described in section 2(a)(ii) of such Executive Order.
(2) Institution of higher education. The term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002).
(3) Local educational agency. The term local educational agency has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).