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State Sen. Weber introduces bill to curb antisemitism at New York colleges 

The Combatting Campus Antisemitism Act would prohibit New York college students who knowingly engage in antisemitism from receiving state tuition.

News 12 Staff

Dec 14, 2023, 3:06 AM

Updated 207 days ago

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State Sen. Bill Weber is looking for the governor's support to pass a new legislation to ensure the safety of Jewish college students across New York.
The Combatting Campus Antisemitism Act would prohibit New York college students who knowingly engage in antisemitism from receiving state tuition.
According to the Anti-Defamation League, nearly three-quarters of Jewish college students in the U.S. experienced or witnessed antisemitism on their campus since the start of the academic year.


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