Despite the so-called "MAGA civil war" that's uncomfortably connected to this topic . . . Locally there's not a lot of debate about this effort . . . Check the latest:
The legislation requires the implementation of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism into state law and school codes of conduct.
It reads: “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.”
Examples of antisemitism provided by the alliance include denying the Holocaust or comparing Israel’s contemporary policy to that of Nazis.
The legislation passed the Senate 30-0 on Wednesday, but not without major changes.
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Missouri legislature passes bill targeting antisemitism in schools and colleges
The legislation underwent major changes in the Senate, including new reporting requirements for all forms of discrimination, but some House Democrats still dissented.
Proposal to combat antisemitism in public schools sent to Missouri governor
Missouri lawmakers sent a bill to the governor Thursday to combat antisemitism in schools.
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