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

Latest action Aug 26, 2025

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.

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Where it stands

Signed into law.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A5448, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Passed as A5448, the matching Assembly bill.

Amends the Education Law.

Committee

Higher Education · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Higher Education · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, promoting equal access to education and services for all students, regardless of race, color, or national origin, by requiring the appoint- ment of a dedicated Title VI Coordinator at every college and university within the state.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 5, 2025Result: passedSenate vote on A5448, the matching Assembly bill.
(60) (0) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Higher Education
Senate Higher EducationMar 4, 2025Result: passed
(11) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Alex Bores, Amanda Septimo and 53 more on Agora

Democratic46
Republican9

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Toby Ann Stavisky says this is needed

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin for any entities or programs receiving federal funding. This bill is necessary to ensure that colleges and universities across the state uphold the fundamental civil rights of students on the basis of these protected categories, ensuring equal access to educational programs and activities free from discrimi- nation. The creation of a Title VI Coordinator at each institution would provide a centralized point of contact for compliance, as well as improving the institution's ability to respond effectively to complaints and promote a more inclusive learning environment. Similar efforts have been effective for other marginalized communities, such as the implementation of Title IX coordinators to protect students against sex and gender-based discrimination. When students face discrimination and bias on the basis of their protected identities, many colleges and universities have failed to provide clear and adequate reporting mechanisms. This bill would provide an opportunity for corrective action to be taken, improv- ing the lives of college students who often do not know where to turn when facing instances of discrimination. It would help strengthen protections for students and support efforts to provide equitable educa- tional opportunities for all.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Aug 26, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Assembly
Aug 26, 2025
Signed
SIGNED CHAP.354
NY Assembly
Jun 5, 2025
3RD Reading CAL.456
3RD READING CAL.456
NY Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED BY A5448B
NY Senate

Show full history (16 earlier events)

May 21, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
May 21, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
May 21, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Senate
May 21, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
May 21, 2025
Rules Report CAL.220
RULES REPORT CAL.220
NY Assembly
May 20, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
Apr 10, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Ways and Means
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Apr 10, 2025
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4559B
NY Senate
Apr 2, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Mar 27, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Higher Education
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
Mar 26, 2025
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4559A
NY Senate
Mar 10, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Mar 5, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Mar 4, 2025
1ST Report CAL.456
1ST REPORT CAL.456
NY Senate
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
Feb 7, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Senate

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