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S 7045

Defines antisemitism for purposes of the education law

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

Defines antisemitism for education law, guiding schools and districts on identification, enforcement, and policy application affecting students and staff.

REFERRED TO EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · S 7045

Summary: Senate Bill S 7045 — Defines antisemitism for purposes of the education law

Quick facts

  • Bill number: S 7045
  • Title: Defines antisemitism for purposes of the education law
  • Sponsor (primary): Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
  • Status: REFERRED TO EDUCATION
  • Introduced: March 31, 2025
  • Related bills: A 4758 (companion), A 10486 (prior-session companion)

Purpose and intent

S 7045 seeks to establish a formal definition of antisemitism within the state education framework. The central aim, inferred from the title, is to provide a clear, standardized understanding of antisemitism to guide the application of education laws, policies, and enforcement in schools and related settings.

What the bill would do

  • Define antisemitism for purposes of education law. The primary operative provision appears to be a definitional clause intended to be used by schools, districts, and state education authorities when interpreting and enforcing relevant laws and policies.
  • (Note: The specific definitional text and any additional provisions are not provided in the materials shared. The summary focuses on the bill’s stated objective as a definitional statute.)

Who would be affected

  • Students, educators, and school personnel who operate under state education laws and anti-discrimination/harassment policies.
  • School districts, boards of education, and other educational institutions subject to state education regulations.
  • The State Education Department or equivalent state agency responsible for implementing education policy and enforcing related statutes.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill was introduced on March 31, 2025 and referred to the Education committee.
  • Legislative actions list “2025-03-31: REFERRED TO EDUCATION” (duplicated in the record), indicating a formal referral to the Education committee for consideration, potential hearings, and amendments.
  • Next steps in the legislative process would typically include committee review, potential amendments, a committee vote, consideration on the floor of the Senate, passage by one chamber, and then movement through the House (or vice versa, depending on the jurisdiction). If enacted, the bill would be subject to any required gubernatorial signature or veto override process.

Related legislation

  • A 4758 (companion bill) — same or similar provisions in the Assembly.
  • A 10486 (prior-session companion) — previously introduced version in the Assembly. These related bills indicate alignment across chambers and potential for parallel movement.

Notes

  • The provided materials do not include the full text of S 7045. For a complete understanding of the definitional language, any amendments, or ancillary provisions (e.g., effective date, enforcement mechanisms), the bill’s text and fiscal notes would need to be reviewed once available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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