Lawmakers are urging Louisiana colleges and universities to adopt new policies aimed at curbing antisemitism on their campuses under a resolution advancing through the state Legislature.

The proposal, which follows complaints of antisemitism on college campuses after a wave of pro-Palestine protests last year , aligns with President Donald Trump’s promise to crack down on universities he says have done too little to protect Jewish students.

House Resolution 167 by Rep. Mike Bayham, R-Chalmette, asks schools to adopt “policies and procedures” to address antisemitism and, starting in 2028, to annually report data about antisemitism-related complaints by students and staff and any follow-up investigations. The resolution asks the Board of Regents to submit a statewide summary of that data

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