FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

ATLANTA | Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement in support of the Georgia House of Representatives passing Senate Bill 523 with a unanimous, bi-partisan vote. Earlier this morning, Lt. Governor Burt Jones was joined at the Capitol by former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer to discuss this priority and other measures the Georgia Senate is taking to address anti-Semitism. 

“I want to thank the House for taking action on a Senate priority that ensures students across Georgia are protected from discrimination,” said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. “Today and every day, I stand with Georgia’s Jewish Community and any students who have been wrongfully discriminated against. I condemn the wave of anti-Semitic acts and speech we continue to see in our country and throughout Georgia communities. These horrific acts are unacceptable, and this hatred and hostile way of thinking will not be tolerated. I will prioritize the final passage of Senate Bill 523 by the Senate, and I look forward to Governor Brian Kemp signing this measure into law.”

Senate Bill 523 would require the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to establish policies and procedures regarding discrimination complaints, and it would require the Department of Education to designate a state-wide K-12 Title VI Coordinator. 

Please follow this link for additional information on Senate Bill 523: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73343

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Legislative and Communications Director Ines Owens

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