California commission cites rising hate-crime trends, hears public calls to address antisemitism in K–12

The California Commission on the State of Hate met Aug. 28 in Sacramento and by videoconference to receive subcommittee updates on research, law-enforcement training and community forums and to hear a series of public comments urging the commission to address antisemitism in K–12 schools.

Chair Russell Roybal opened the meeting and noted the commission’s staff will provide links in chat to resources such as the California versus Hate reporting line and the Community Conflict Resolution Unit operated by the California Civil Rights Department. He also told commissioners the commission’s annual report has completed copy editing and design and is under final review by the governor’s office and the Department of Civil Rights.

Why it matters: Commissioners said data and outreach will shape any policy recommendations. Several speakers urged the commission to place K–12 antisemitism on a future agenda so the commission can gather testimony and…