PROTECT Jewish Student and Faculty Act

This legislation would require colleges and universities that accept federal student aid money to add a clear definition of antisemitism to all student and employee conduct materials, say that antisemitic behavior is banned on campus, and spell out serious consequences for violating these rules. The definition used says antisemitism is a perception of Jews that can show up as hatred, and it notes that antisemitic actions can target both Jewish and non‑Jewish people, their property, and Jewish community or religious sites. Schools would also have to state that antisemitic conduct could lead to a student being expelled or an employee being fired. A summary notes this aligns with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism.

Key points

• Who is affected: Colleges that participate in federal student aid programs, and their students and employees.
• What changes: Codes of conduct must include the antisemitism definition and a ban on antisemitic conduct, with possible penalties of expulsion or termination.
• When: This applies as a condition for taking part in federal student aid programs; no specific start date is provided in the text.