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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law aimed at fighting antisemitism in schools
The new law creates a Civil Rights Office with a coordinator to train school staff in identifying and preventing antisemitism, addressing a rise in hate crimes against Jews, officials said.
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law aimed at combating antisemitism in schools by creating an Office of Civil Rights with a coordinator who will develop training to help identify and prevent it.
- The new law requires the coordinator to consult with the State Board of Education and make recommendations to address anti-Jewish discrimination in schools, with an estimated annual cost of $4 million.
- The Anti-Defamation League tracked 860 antisemitic acts reported at non-Jewish K-12 schools nationwide last year, which is a 26% decrease from the previous year but higher than 2022.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law aimed at fighting antisemitism in schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday aimed at combating antisemitism in schools.The California Legislative Jewish Caucus said the law will help respond to alarming harassment against Jewish students. But critics, including educators and pro-Palestinian advocates, said it could inadvertently obstruct instruction on complex issues in the classroom.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law aimed at combating antisemitism at schools.
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