N.Y. Education Law § 6436: Bias related and hate crime prevention information

§ 6436. Bias related and hate crime prevention information. 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.