Bill requiring state investigation of antisemitic discrimination heads to Missouri Senate

Bill requiring state investigation of antisemitic discrimination heads to Missouri Senate

State Rep. George Hruza, a Republican from Huntleigh and son of a Holocaust survivor, presents a bill intended to combat antisemitism on the Missouri House floor Feb. 11 (Tim Bommel/House Communications).A requirement that public schools and universities report antisemitic discrimination to the state passed the Missouri House Monday on a 109 to 21 vote. Combatting antisemitism is especially important to the bill’s sponsor, state Rep. George Hruz…

Missouri House passes bill aimed at protecting Jewish students

Legislation providing protection for public school students from antisemitic acts moved one step closer to becoming law on Feb. 16 when it passed in the Missouri House of Representatives. House Bill 2061 was approved by the full house by a vote of 109 to 21. The vote also reflected nine members absent with leave and 19 votes of “present.” HB 2061 is sponsored by Rep. George Hruza, R-St. Louis County, the only Jewish member of the Missouri legisl…