S 4559 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires the appointment of a Title VI coordinator at every college and university in the state

Summary

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.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

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Governor

Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Last action Jun 5, 2025

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What changed between versions

S4559A → S4559B · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill version adds new sponsors and modifies the Title VI coordinator's responsibilities. The most significant change is shifting training development from institutions to the Division of Human Rights, which will create model training for all colleges and universities. The effective date was also changed from 180 days to one year after becoming law.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains the same - it applies to all colleges and universities in New York State - but the implementation approach changed by centralizing training development.

REQUIREMENT

Added five new sponsors to the bill: GOUNARDES, SKOUFIS, and WEBB

Changed the effective date from 180 days after becoming law to one year after becoming law

Added responsibility for the Division of Human Rights to develop model training materials for Title VI compliance

Modified the coordinator's duties to require investigation processes consistent with federal and state law obligations

Changed training delivery timeline to begin with the first full academic year after the law takes effect, rather than a specific 2026-2027 academic year

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Amendments

Apr 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4559B

upper

Mar 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4559A

upper

Feb 7, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

upper

1 primary · 10 co-sponsors