Assembly BillChaptered/Signed
A 5448: 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.
What A 5448 does, verified August 27, 2025
The bill requires every college and university in the state to designate a Title VI coordinator to ensure compliance with federal and state laws against discrimination. The coordinator will be responsible for providing supportive measures for students making complaints, notifying students of institution policies and procedures, and ensuring a process for investigation and resolution of complaints. The bill also mandates annual training for students and employees to promote equal access and participation, and requires notification of policies and procedures to all students and employees each academic year. Additionally, the bill allows the coordinator to have a designee or designees to assist in carrying out their duties, and requires recordkeeping of reports and complaints, as well as training attendance and materials. The bill takes effect one year after it becomes a law.
Bill journey
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Last action: signed chap.354 (2025-08-26)Alert me
Quick answers about A 5448
- What is the current status of A 5448?
- As of August 27, 2025, A 5448 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on August 26, 2025, was "signed chap.354".
- Did A 5448 pass?
- Yes. A 5448 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action August 26, 2025). New York laws take effect on the date written into the bill, often immediately on signing or a set number of days afterward.
- Who wrote A 5448, and where is it now?
- A 5448 was authored by Asm. Nily Rozic with 12 coauthors.
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| Aug. 26, 2025 | signed chap.354 |
| Aug. 26, 2025 | delivered to governor |
| Jun. 05, 2025 | RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY |
| Jun. 05, 2025 | PASSED SENATE |
| Jun. 05, 2025 | 3RD READING CAL.456 |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 14, 2025 · 340 words
STATE OF NEW YORK ________________________________________________________________________ 5448 2025-2026 Regular Sessions IN ASSEMBLY February 14, 2025 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. ROZIC -- read once and referred to the Committee on Higher Education AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring the appoint- ment of a Title VI coordinator at every college and university in the state The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1 Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 6436-a 2 to read as follows: 3 § 6436-a. Title VI coordinator. 1. Within ninety days of the effective 4 date of this section, the trustees or other governing board of every 5 college or university chartered by the regents or incorporated by 6 special act of the legislature and which maintains a campus in the state 7 shall designate a Title VI coordinator to ensure compliance with Title 8 VI of the federal civil rights act of 1964. 9 2. A Title VI coordinator shall: 10 (a) have expertise in and oversee compliance with Title VI law and 11 regulations; 12 (b) promote equal access to and participation in the programs and 13 activities of the college or university; 14 (c) provide training and educational resources regarding Title VI law 15 and regulations; 16 (d) document and investigate complaints; 17 (e) maintain records and reports; and 18 (f) perform any other relevant duties established by the college or 19 university. 20 § 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after 21 it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amend- 22 ment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implemen- 23 tation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and 24 completed on or before such effective date. EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [] is old law to be omitted. LBD02163-02-5
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