Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Teaching Antisemitism, Calls It an Attack on Educators
- Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would allow lawsuits against teachers for teaching antisemitism.
- Hobbs stated, 'This bill is not about antisemitism; it's about attacking our teachers.'
- The Anti-Defamation League Desert Region respected Hobbs' decision, stating that it protects public education.
- State Superintendent Tom Horne criticized the veto as a 'terrible error' against the Jewish community.
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Arizona Governor Vetoes Anti-Antisemitism Bill: "Attacks Our Teachers"
A proposed Arizona bill aimed at preventing teachers from “promoting antisemitism or anti-semitic conduct” in the classroom was vetoed by Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs on Tuesday. The decision has sparked debate, with the Governor citing concerns about the bill’s potential impact on educators and its effectiveness in combating antisemitism. The bill, which would have applied […] Arizona Governor Vetoes Anti-Antisemitism Bill: “Attacks Our Teac…
Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Let Parents Sue Teachers Over Antisemitism
ARIZONA (JTA) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have enabled students and parents in Arizona to sue teachers for teaching or promoting antisemitism. “Unfortunately, this bill is not about antisemitism; it’s about attacking our teachers,” wrote Hobbs in a letter announcing the veto on Tuesday. “It puts an unacceptable level […]
Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing Lawsuits Against Teachers for Antisemitism Claims
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks with Republic reporter Stacey Barchenger inside her offices at the State Capitol Building on Jan. 8, 2025. Photo: USA TODAY NETWORK via Reuters Connect Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday sent a letter to the state legislature’s Speaker of the House Steve Montenegro to explain her decision to veto House Bill 2867, legislation which would have empowered parents to file lawsuits against their children’s K-12 public …
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