Hochul's anti-discrimination legislation to bolster campus safety

ALBANY | Gov. Hochul has signed legislation to require 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 commitment to promote a safe learning environment for all students in New York's higher education institutions. This important step forward continues the Governor's ongoing efforts to combat racial bias, antisemitism and any form of bigotry on college campuses throughout New York. "By placing Title VI coordinators on all college campuses, New York is combating antisemitism and all forms of discrimination head-on," Governor Hochul said. "No one should fear for their safety while trying to get an education. It's my top priority to ensure every New York student feels safe at school, and I will continue to take action against campus discrimination and use every tool at my disposal to eliminate hate and bias from our school communities." By mandating Title VI coordinators on all New York college campuses, Gov. Hochul is leading the nation in protecting students. 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. The Governor's Title VI legislation is the latest in a string of actions she's taken to foster an inclusive learning environment on campus. In 2023, she established the New York State Anti-Hate in Education Center to study, address, and eradicate all forms of campus discrimination. She also directed the state to bolster its hate crime data collection process, made record investments in physical security at vulnerable sites, established a domestic terrorism prevention unit, and conducted a thorough review of state-funded universities' policies related to discrimination. Anti-Defamation League Regional Director for New York and New Jersey Scott Richman said, "Too often, students on campuses feel the need to hide parts of their identity to avoid intimidation and harassment. This legislation offers a crucial solution to ensure that colleges and universities are properly resourced to address and combat discrimination and hate on campus. We are grateful to Governor Hochul for signing this bill into law and to Assemblywoman Rozic and Senator Stavisky for their leadership on this issue. We deeply appreciate their commitment to ensuring that every college is a place where students are safe, respected, included, and free to learn without fear." and this bill is another powerful tool. We hope that other states follow."

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