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A joint resolution of the Kentucky General Assembly directing the state’s public colleges and universities to combat antisemitism was signed into law on Wednesday by Governor Andy Beshear.
SJR 55 — the full text of which can be read HERE — instructs the governing boards of each public post-secondary education institution in Kentucky to adopt policies to combat antisemitism and require implementation by June 30, 2028; establishes the requirements for the policies; requires each institution to report data collected through policies to the Council on Post-Secondary Education; and requires the Council on Post-Secondary Education to compile and report data to the Legislative Research Commission.
The bill — supported by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) — was co-sponsored by Senators Lindsey Tichenor and Robby Mills (Majority Caucus Chair).
It was approved by 35-0 and 75-6 votes in the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively.
“CAM was happy to support this effort that directs Kentucky colleges and universities to adopt policies for combating antisemitism,” said CAM Director of Public Policy Eliana Goodman. “We must protect and support Jewish students in Kentucky and across the United States as the scourge of antisemitism continues to plague our country.”
CAM is leading an organized effort to engage and educate state legislators across the United States on antisemitism-related issues and potential policy remedies, such as the law passed in Kentucky.
Similar legislative initiatives have also been put forth in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Tennessee in recent months.
Gov. Andy Beshear has taken additional action by signing four more pieces of legislation that do more to support Kentucky families, communities, businesses and universities.
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— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) April 2, 2025
