Jewish students have allegedly experienced harassment and intimidation on campus.
The Department of Education’s Civil Rights Office is investigating San Jose State University and San Francisco State University due to allegations that the colleges have allowed or perpetuated antisemitism against students on campus. The department is seeking to determine if the schools have violated Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
The agency stated, “OCR received complaints that Jewish students were subjected to hostile environments on the campuses of both universities. SJSU students have allegedly been threatened, shunned, and made to feel unwelcome in classrooms because of their Jewish ancestry.”
“Discrimination has no place on college campuses,” said Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Richey. “We will investigate these allegations, ensure the safety of Jewish students, and protect the right of every student in America to an education free from discrimination.”
San Jose State University was previously found to have violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 by allowing biological males to compete in women’s athletics and access female-only facilities. The school was notified that it is at risk of losing federal funding.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary McMahon to be prudent in her management of the Education Department.
- For Assistant Secretary Richey as she heads the Office of Civil Rights and oversees the effort to ensure the safety of Jewish college students.
Sources: Department of Education
