PRINTER'S NO. 2555
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
2001
Session of
2024
INTRODUCED BY MERCURI, MARCELL, HOGAN, GREEN, LABS, LEADBETER,
M. MACKENZIE, R. MACKENZIE, MENTZER, OWLETT, PICKETT, RAPP
AND SCHEUREN, FEBRUARY 1, 2024
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FEBRUARY 1, 2024
AN ACT
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An
act relating to the public school system, including certain
provisions applicable as well to private and parochial
schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the
laws relating thereto," in miscellaneous provisions relating
to institutions of higher education, providing for public
institution of higher education policy on antisemitism.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known
as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended by adding a
section to read:
Section 2004-I. Public institution of higher education policy
on antisemitism.
(a) General rule.--In order to receive State funding, a
public institution of higher education must adopt a clear and
understandable written policy prohibiting antisemitism among
faculty, staff and students.
(b) Required contents.--A public institution of higher
education shall adopt, as part of its code of conduct relating
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