Georgia Passes Laws on Antisemitism Enforcement and Foreign Funding Disclosure in Education

Georgia lawmakers passed two bills in the 2026 legislative session aimed at combating antisemitism in education and increasing transparency on foreign funding to schools and universities. The bills are awaiting signature by Governor Brian Kemp.

bill, SB 523, designates a statewide Title VI Coordinator for K-12 schools and requires the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System to implement civil rights enforcement procedures. It authorizes withholding state funding from institutions that fail to correct violations within 30 days.

The bill also adds religion as a protected category under Georgia state law. SB 523 attaches consequences to non-compliance at the state level.

The second bill, HB 1379, requires Georgia public schools and universities to disclose foreign funding above $10,000. Institutions that fail to disclose face a penalty of three times the undisclosed amount. This threshold is lower than the federal requirement of $250,000, and it extends to K-12 schools, which federal law does not cover.

State Department since 2004. The bill specifically addresses funding from these countries, which has not been fully captured under federal rules.

Georgia is described as a pro-business state with partnerships involving Israeli technology and investments. Delta plans to launch nonstop service between Atlanta and Tel Aviv this fall.