New York Education Law Section 6436 - Bias related crime prevention information.

6436. Bias related crime prevention information. Each college shall inform incoming students about bias related crime prevention measures through programs which may include workshops, seminars, discussion groups, and film presentations, in order to disseminate information about bias related crime, promote discussion, encourage reporting of incidents of bias related crime, 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 crimes;

3. the procedures in effect at the college for dealing with bias related crime;

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

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

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


Last modified: February 3, 2019