Alums for Campus Fairness Applauds New York State’s Passage of Legislation Requiring Title VI Coordinators on College Campuses

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August 26, 2025
Contact: Avi D. Gordon, Executive Director Alums for Campus Fairness
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Alums for Campus Fairness Applauds New York State’s Passage of Legislation Requiring Title VI Coordinators on College Campuses

New York, NYAlums for Campus Fairness commends New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s signing of legislation that mandates all colleges and universities in the state to appoint Title VI coordinators to enforce federal civil rights protections against discrimination. The bill, passed unanimously by the New York State Legislature in June, is designed to address the alarming surge of antisemitism on college campuses in the wake of Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attacks.

“New York has taken a critical step in ensuring that Jewish and Israeli students can learn in an environment free from hate and discrimination,” said Avi D. Gordon, Executive Director of ACF. “By requiring trained Title VI coordinators on every campus, this law sends a powerful message that antisemitism will not be tolerated. Universities must enforce federal civil rights protections with the urgency this crisis demands.”

About ACF: Alums for Campus Fairness (ACF) leverages the unique power of alumni to combat antisemitism on college campuses. ACF helps organize and cultivate alumni chapters for colleges and universities across the country, equipping members with tools, tactics, and training to proactively engage with administrators. Learn more at www.campusfairness.org