Why a US education bill on antisemitism drew criticism and was vetoed – Times of India

Why a US education bill on antisemitism drew criticism and was vetoed – Times of India

Governor Katie Hobbs. (Getty Images) Arizona antisemitism bill: A bill in the US state of Arizona aimed at banning the teaching or promotion of antisemitism in public K-12 schools, colleges, and universities has been vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs. The legislation would have introduced strict penalties for educators and institutions, but it drew national attention…

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Civil rights in crisis: How the US Education Department’s shift is reshaping student protections – The Times of India

Civil rights in crisis: How the US Education Department’s shift is reshaping student protections – The Times of India

US Department of Education. (Getty Images) The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), once a watchdog for students’ rights, is now at the center of a dramatic policy shift. Traditionally focused on enforcing protections for students with disabilities and combating racial discrimination, the office is undergoing a transformation that aligns with the…

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