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S 4559: 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 S 4559 does, verified July 2, 2025
The bill aims to ensure students are protected from illegal discrimination based on characteristics, as described in applicable state and federal law. Institutions must designate a Title VI coordinator to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related laws. The coordinator's duties include offering supportive measures for students making complaints, notifying students of policies and procedures, and ensuring a process for investigation and resolution of complaints. The bill also requires institutions to develop and deliver annual training to promote equal access and participation, and to notify students and employees of their policies and procedures for reporting discrimination and harassment. The coordinator may have a designee to assist in carrying out their functions, and all coordinators and their designees must be trained in their duties and res…
Bill journey
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Last action: SUBSTITUTED BY A5448B (2025-06-05)Alert me
Quick answers about S 4559
- What is the current status of S 4559?
- As of July 2, 2025, S 4559 is recorded as "Introduced": it has been introduced and is waiting for its first committee hearing or floor vote. The last recorded action, on June 5, 2025, was "SUBSTITUTED BY A5448B".
- Did S 4559 pass?
- Not yet. S 4559 has been introduced and has not passed either house.
- Who wrote S 4559, and where is it now?
- S 4559 was authored by Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky with 10 coauthors.
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| Jun. 05, 2025 | SUBSTITUTED BY A5448B |
| Apr. 10, 2025 | AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4559B |
| Mar. 26, 2025 | AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4559A |
| Mar. 10, 2025 | ADVANCED TO THIRD READING |
| Mar. 05, 2025 | 2ND REPORT CAL. |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 7, 2025 · 345 words
STATE OF NEW YORK ________________________________________________________________________ 4559 2025-2026 Regular Sessions IN SENATE February 7, 2025 ___________ Introduced by Sen. STAVISKY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed 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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