Landmark legislation to protect students against discrimination and bolster campus safety, sponsored by Assemblymember Nily Rozic and State Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky, was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The bill requires Title VI anti-discrimination coordinators on every New York college campus. Coordinators will work hand-in-hand with students, faculty, and staff to confront discrimination on campus as part of the Governor’s longstanding commitment to promote a safe learning environment for all students in New York’s higher education institutions.
“By placing Title VI coordinators on all college campuses, New York is combating antisemitism and all forms of discrimination head-on,” Hochul said during a signing ceremony. “No one should fear for their safety while trying to get an education.”
The New York State Division of Human Rights will develop training to ensure colleges and universities have the tools they need to uphold the protections of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin, including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics.
