"Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued an executive directive to combat antisemitism and other anti-religious bigotry across the state of Virginia.

Executive Directive Six will serve to create a plan for coordination across law enforcement entities and educational institutional threats to combat threats of violence against Jewish people and other religious communities.

According to Youngkin’s office, the executive directive is in direct response to increased reports of anti-religious bigotry across the country in the wake of the Hamas attack on Israel earlier this month.

'Hatred, intolerance, and antisemitism have no place in Virginia,' Youngkin said in a statement Tuesday. 'As Governor, the safety and security of all Virginians is my paramount concern. Virginia is the birthplace of the freedom of religion in America, and protecting the community centers and houses of worship of the Jewish people is paramount. But this commitment extends to all religions, including those of the Muslim faith, who are increasingly concerned about backlash.'

Colleges and universities across Virginia will provide comprehensive safety plans to the Center for School and Campus Safety. The executive directive will also instruct school divisions to 'promote awareness of resources promoting the safety of their students, especially Jewish students,'" reports WRIC.