NY Educ L § 6447 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 7 - State and City Colleges and Institutions-Cornell University Article 129-B - Implementation by Colleges and Universities of Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence and Stalking Prevention and Response Policies and Procedures 6447 - Student Onboarding and Ongoing Education.

§ 6447. Student onboarding and ongoing education. 1. Every institution   shall  adopt  a  comprehensive  student onboarding and ongoing education   campaign  to  educate  members  of  the  institution's  community  about   domestic  violence,  dating  violence,  stalking, and sexual assault, in   compliance with applicable federal laws,  including  the  Clery  Act  as   amended  by  the  Violence Against Women Act reauthorization of 2013, 20   U.S.C. 1092(f).2. Included in this campaign shall  be  a  requirement  that  all  new   first-year  and  transfer  students  shall,  during  the course of their   onboarding to their respective  institution,  receive  training  on  the   following   topics,  using  a  method  and  manner  appropriate  to  the   institutional culture of each institution:a. The institution prohibits sexual  and  interpersonal  violence  and   will offer resources to any victims and survivors of such violence while   taking   administrative   and   conduct  action  regarding  any  accused   individual within the jurisdiction of the institution;b. Relevant definitions including, but not limited to, the definitions   of  sexual  assault,  domestic  violence,  dating  violence,   stalking,   confidentiality, privacy, and consent;c.  Policies  apply  equally  to  all  students  regardless  of sexual   orientation, gender identity, or gender expression;d. The role of the Title IX Coordinator, university police  or  campus   security,  and  other  relevant  offices that address domestic violence,   dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault prevention and response;e. Awareness of violence, its impact  on  victims  and  survivors  and   their friends and family, and its long-term impact;f.  Bystander  intervention  and  the  importance  of taking action to   prevent violence when one can safely do so;g. Risk assessment and reduction including, but not limited to,  steps   that  potential  victims, perpetrators, and bystanders can take to lower   the incidence of violations, which may  contain  information  about  the   dangers  of  drug and alcohol use, including underage drinking and binge   drinking, involuntary consumption of incapacitating drugs and the danger   of mislabeled drugs and alcohol, the importance  of  communication  with   trusted  friends  and  family  whether  on campus or off campus, and the   availability of institution officials who can answer general or specific   questions about risk reduction; andh. Consequences and sanctions for individuals who commit these  crimes   and code of conduct violations.3.  Every institution shall train all new students, whether first-year   or transfer, undergraduate, graduate, or professional.4. Every institution shall use multiple methods  to  educate  students   about  violence  prevention  and  shall  share  information  on domestic   violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault  prevention  with   parents of enrolling students.5.  Every institution shall offer to all students general and specific   training in domestic violence,  dating  violence,  stalking  and  sexual   assault  prevention  and shall conduct a campaign that complies with the   Violence Against Women Act, 20 U.S.C. 1092(f), to  educate  the  student   population.  They  shall,  as  appropriate,  provide  or expand specific   training to include groups such as international students, students that   are also employees, leaders and officers  of  registered  or  recognized   student  organizations, and online and distance education students. They   shall also provide specific training  to  members  of  groups  that  the   institution identifies as high-risk populations.6.  Every  institution  shall  require  that  each  student leader and   officer of student organizations recognized by or  registered  with  the   institution,  as  well  as those seeking recognition by the institution,    complete training on domestic violence, dating  violence,  stalking,  or   sexual   assault   prevention   prior   to   receiving   recognition  or   registration,   and   each   institution   shall   require   that   each   student-athlete complete training on domestic violence, dating violence,   stalking,  or  sexual  assault  prevention  prior  to  participating  in   intercollegiate athletic competition.7. Every institution  must  regularly  assess  programs  and  policies   established  pursuant  to  this  article  to determine effectiveness and   relevance for students.