Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen Signs Executive Order to Combat Antisemitism in Schools
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has signed an executive order aimed at combating antisemitism within the state's public education system. The order, issued during Jewish American Heritage Month, mandates the integration of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's Working Definition of Antisemitism into the codes of conduct for students, faculty, and staff. This initiative requires public school districts, community colleges, and higher education institutions to submit annual reports to the governor's office detailing incidents of antisemitism and the outcomes of any investigations. The order also emphasizes the importance of education on Jewish American history, the Holocaust, and the State of Israel, with the Nebraska Department of Education tasked with providing supplemental materials and curricula to schools.