NY A00649

Study abroad organizations must file annual reports to the state Department of Education by August 15th, beginning one year after the bill's effective date, covering the previous two years of data.

Reports must include deaths of participants, accidents and illnesses requiring hospitalization, sexual assaults, and incidents resulting in police reports, with details on incident type, location, time, and date.

Data must specify whether incidents occurred during program participation or students' own time, and whether on or off campus, while complying with HIPAA and Title IX privacy requirements.

Reports must address the effectiveness of study abroad programs at protecting students from crime and harm, and describe any needed changes and implementation plans.

Study abroad organizations must report on ethical relationships and conflict of interest avoidance policies with major partners, and reference report availability on websites and printed materials; colleges with enrollments below 3,000 may submit redacted reports.