Dignity for All Students (DASA)
On September 13, 2010, New York State Governor, David Patterson, signed a bill known as the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA).
This law amends the New York Education Law to prohibit harassment against students in school, including harassment based on real or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression) and sex, and to prohibit discrimination based on these same characteristics. The prohibition would apply to all public schools in the state.
New York State defines harassment as "the creation of a hostile environment by conduct, verbal threats, intimidation or abuse that has or would unreasonably interfere with educational performance, opportunities, benefits or physical or emotional well-being or cause fear for physical safety.”
The Board of Education recognizes that learning environments that are safe and supportive can increase student attendance and improve academic achievement.
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Download DASA COMPLAINT FORM
Additional information can be found within our current student code of conduct.
