Jewish Students Bill of Rights

⁣Antisemitism is growing on campuses across the country, from kindergarten through graduate school. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. Jewish students deserve fair and safe learning environments. It's time our voices are heard and that we are protected.

To combat antisemitism in our public schools, we, the Jewish students of America, call on the U.S. Department of Education, California Department of Education, and U.S. public schools to adopt the Jewish Students Bill of Rights.

Learn more: www.JewishStudentsBillofRights.com

Urge your leaders to adopt the Jewish Students Bill of Rights to keep school hate-free!
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Full Text: Jewish Students Bill of Rights

We, the Jewish students of America, in order to guarantee an education without fear of harassment, intimidation, or violence on the basis of our identity, affirm that Zionism is an integral part of our Jewish identity and declare that we are entitled to the following rights at all levels of the United States education system.

Article I: The Right to Free Expression
Jewish students have the right to freely express Zionism — which is an integral part of Jewish identity — without fear of discrimination or retribution from any teachers or administrators.

Article II: The Right to a Fair Education
Jewish students have the right to an unbiased education about the Jewish State and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Discussion including differing viewpoints is key to learning critical thinking skills, but curricula regarding Israel must be grounded in verified facts.

Article III: The Right to A Safe Learning Environment
Jewish students have the right to attend schools where respect and dignity for all students, including Jewish students, is a standard set by state, district and school administrators, and enforced at all levels from the State Superintendent to classroom teachers.

Jewish students have the right to attend schools where respect and dignity for all students, including Jewish students, is a standard set and enforced at all levels of the education system.

Article IV: The Right to a Comprehensive Definition of Antisemitism
Jewish students have the right to protections from all forms of discrimination, with a definition of antisemitism that includes anti-Zionism, today’s most potent form of antisemitism.

Article V: The Right to Fair Protections
Jewish students have the right to an environment where those who promote misinformation about Jews and the Jewish State are held accountable for spreading antisemitism.