Students’ Bill of Rights Under NYS Education Law Article 129-B

You Have the Right To:

• Make a report to University Police, local law enforcement and/or state police.
• Have disclosures of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault treated seriously.
• Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the judicial or conduct process and/or criminal justice process free from pressures from the institution.
• Participate in a process that is fair, impartial and provides adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard.
• Be treated with dignity and to receive from the institution courteous, fair and respectful healthcare and counseling services where available.
• Be free from any suggestion that the reporting individual is at fault when these crimes and violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes or violations.
• Describe the incident to as few institutional representatives as practicable and not to be required to unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident.
• Be free from retaliation by the institution, the accused and/or the respondent, and/or their friends, family and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of the institution.
• Access to at least one level of appeal of a determination.
• Be accompanied by an advisor of choice who may assist and advise a reporting individual, accused, or respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process including during all meetings and hearings related to such process.
• Exercise civil right and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice or judicial or conduct process of the institution.