What do California’s new laws AB 715 and SB 48 do to address antisemitism in schools?

Category: Civil Rights

AB 715 and SB 48 establish new state offices and coordinators to combat antisemitism and other forms of discrimination in California’s K–12 schools. AB 715 bans biased curriculum and creates an Antisemitism Prevention Coordinator within the new Office of Civil Rights.
SB 48 adds coordinators for religion, race, gender, and LGBTQ+ issues. Supporters say these laws protect students and ensure inclusivity, while critics warn they could limit classroom discussions about topics like Palestine and restrict academic freedom.

Tag: Anti-Semitism on campus