HB480Introduced in the House
Antisemitism; prohibit in state public educational institutions.
Introduced by Lee Yancey, District 74
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Prohibit Antisemitism In Public Educational Institutions; To Prohibit Discrimination On The Basis Of Race, Ethnicity, National Origin, Sex, Disability, Religion Or Marital Status Against A Student Or An Employee In Public Educational Institutions; To Require Public Educational Institutions To Treat Discrimination Motivated By Or Including Antisemitic Intent In An Identical Manner To Discrimination Motivated By Race; To Provide Examples Of Evidence Of Antisemitic Intent; To Require The State Body Of Each Public Educational Institution To Monitor, Assess, Investigate And Report On The Performance Of The Public Educational Institutions With Regard To Antisemitic Activity; To Require The State Body To Eliminate Any Performance Funding And/or Impose Additional Funding Reductions And Punitive Actions Against The Public Educational Institution For Failing To Comply With This Act After Receiving Written Notice From The State Body; To Amend Section 37-191-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Laws Prohibiting Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Statements And Policies May Not Be Construed To Apply To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 37-15-35 And 37-28-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Education
Died In Committee
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