Bill > S00881

This bill requires the City University of New York (CUNY), State University of New York (SUNY), and independent non-profit colleges to update their education programs for prospective teachers, administrators, and counselors to include comprehensive training on immigrant-origin students. The curriculum must cover local, state, and national immigration policies, immigrant integration strategies, and methods for educating students with diverse immigration statuses. The bill defines "diversity, equity and inclusion" as encompassing cultural sensitivity and awareness of conscious and unconscious biases, and "multilingual" as the ability to speak or understand a language other than English, potentially with limited English proficiency. The goal is to ensure that educational professionals are prepared to support immigrant-origin students effectively by understanding their unique challenges, cultural backgrounds, and language needs. The requirements apply to all education programs at these institutions and are designed to promote more inclusive and supportive learning environments. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S881