Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide the State’s public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination and harassment on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.
The Dignity Act states that NO student shall be subjected to harassment by District personnel or students on school property or at a school function. The Dignity Act also states that NO student shall be subjected to discrimination by District personnel or students on school property or at a school function based on their actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex.
The goal of the Dignity Act is to create a safe and supportive school climate where students can learn and focus, rather than fear being discriminated against and/or verbally and/or physically harassed.
All public elementary and secondary school students have the right to attend school in a safe, welcoming, considerate, and caring environment.
Q: What does the Dignity Act Prohibit?
A: The Dignity Act prohibits the harassment and/or discrimination of students by students and/or by District personnel.
Q: What physical spaces are covered by the Dignity Act?
A: The Dignity Act applies to behavior on school property (including athletic fields, playgrounds and parking lots), in school buildings, on a school bus/vehicle, as well as at school-sponsored events or activities.
Q: What do I do if I need to report an incident?
A: Please fill out the form below and return to your school building administrator.
Q: Who do I send my Incident Report to?
CET
Principal, School Counselors, School Psychologist, Teachers (any adult)
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)/Title IX Coordinator - Mr. Craig Campanaro
PVC
Principal, School Counselors, School Psychologist, Teachers (any adult)
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)/Title IX Coordinator - Ms. Nichole Kelly
CHHS
Principal, School Counselors, School Psychologist, Teachers (any adult)
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)/Title IX Coordinator - Mr. Mark Maxam
District
Principal, School Counselors, School Psychologist, Teachers (any adult)
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)/Title IX Coordinator - Mr. John Griffiths
To learn more about the Dignity for All Students Act visit www.p12.nysed.gov/dignityact
(Courtesy of NYState Education Department, Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Field Services)