"At a time when antisemitism and bigotry are rising nationwide and globally, these laws make clear: our schools must be places of learning, not hate," Newsom said in a statement. The law creates an Office of Civil Rights with a governor-appointed coordinator who will develop and provide training to help school employees identify and prevent antisemitism. The coordinator has to consult with the State Board of Education to make recommendations to the Legislature on policies to address anti-Jewish discrimination in schools."
"SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday aimed at combating antisemitism in schools. The California Legislative Jewish Caucus said the law will help respond to alarming harassment against Jewish students. But critics, including educators and pro-Palestinian advocates, said it could inadvertently obstruct instruction on complex issues in the classroom. The law creates an Office of Civil Rights with a governor-appointed coordinator who will develop and provide training to help school employees identify and prevent antisemitism."
California enacted a law establishing an Office of Civil Rights and a governor-appointed coordinator to develop training that helps school employees identify and prevent antisemitism. The coordinator must consult the State Board of Education and recommend policies to the Legislature addressing anti-Jewish discrimination. The new office could cost about $4 million annually and fund six staffers. Supporters say the measure will respond to alarming harassment against Jewish students. Critics, including educators and pro-Palestinian advocates, warn the law could inadvertently obstruct instruction on complex issues. Similar legislative efforts have appeared in other states amid tensions over Israel's war in Gaza.
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