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NY A05448

Bill

Status

Passed

8/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nily Rozic

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Every college and university chartered by the Regents or incorporated by special act of the legislature in New York must designate a Title VI coordinator within 90 days of the law's effective date to ensure compliance with Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964

  • Title VI coordinators must offer supportive measures to students filing complaints, notify them of institutional policies, and ensure a process exists for investigation and resolution of discrimination or harassment complaints

  • The Division of Human Rights must develop model training for students and employees on institutional compliance, to be delivered annually starting with the first full academic year after the law takes effect

  • Title VI coordinators must annually notify all students and employees of the institution's nondiscrimination policy, reporting procedures, and coordinator contact information

  • Coordinators are responsible for recordkeeping related to discrimination and harassment reports, including assessments, institutional actions, and training attendance records, and may appoint designees to assist with their duties

Legislative Description

Requires the appointment of a Title VI coordinator at every college and university in the state to ensure compliance with Title VI of the federal civil rights act of 1964; requires the division of human rights to develop training for students and employees; requires the Title VI coordinator to notify annually all students and employees of the institution's policies and procedures for reporting discrimination and harassment.

Last Action

signed chap.354

8/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education5/21/2025
Rules5/20/2025
Ways and Means4/2/2025
Higher Education2/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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