The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed two pieces of legislation aimed at curbing antisemitism in schools and college campuses. Senator Kristen Thompson is the author of Senate Bill 991 and Senate Bill 942 which puts additional protections for Jewish students into place.
Senate Bill 991 defines antisemitism in state statue for the first time. The definition’s language is the same used by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).
Senate Bill 942 requires the State Regents for Higher Education to develop and enforce policies that prevent antisemitic discrimination on college and university campuses.
“Antisemitism has no place in our state,” Thompson said. “These bills make it clear that Oklahoma stands with our Jewish communities and will not tolerate hatred disguised as political discourse. We are drawing a firm line and giving our schools the tools to take meaningful action.”
The bills now move to the Oklahoma House.
