Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1363: Education; authorize public schools and postsecondary educational institutions to consider antisemitism in the same manner as discrimination based on religion
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1363 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; authorize public schools and postsecondary educational institutions to consider antisemitism in the same manner as discrimination based on religion. Primary sponsor: Deborah Silcox (Republican), Chuck Efstration (Republican), Tim Fleming (Republican), Esther Panitch (Democratic), John Carson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to authorize public schools and postsecondary educational institutions to consider antisemitism in the same manner as discrimination based on religion; to require the Department of Education to establish a state-wide K-12 Title VI Coordinator; to require the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to establish a state-wide Higher Education Title VI Coordinator; to authorize withholding of funds for noncompliance; to provide for notice and appeal procedures; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Silcox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Chuck Efstration | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 104 |
| Tim Fleming | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 114 |
| Esther Panitch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| John Carson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper