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New York Consolidated Laws, Education Law - EDN § 6436. Bias related and hate crime prevention information

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Each college shall inform incoming students about bias related and hate crime prevention measures through programs which may include workshops, seminars, discussion groups, and film presentations, in order to disseminate information about bias related and hate crimes, promote discussion, encourage reporting of incidents of bias related and hate crimes, and facilitate prevention of such incidents.  Such information shall include, but not be limited to:

1. the applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations on bias related crime, including the provisions and coverage of the hate crimes act of 2000 codified in article four hundred eighty-five of the penal law;

2. the penalties for commission of bias related and hate crimes;

3. the procedures in effect at the college for dealing with bias related and hate crimes;

4. the availability of counseling and other support services for the victims of bias related and hate crimes;

5. the nature of and common circumstances relating to bias related and hate crimes on college campuses;  and

6. the methods the college employs to advise and to update students about security procedures.

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