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Dignity for All Students Act
What is the Dignity for All Students Act?
New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act) "seeks to provide the State’s public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function."
The Dignity Act was signed into law on September 13, 2010 and took effect on July 1, 2012.
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- Bayview Elementary School - Mr. John Mullins
- Oquenock Elementary School - Ms. Amanda Harvey
- Paul J. Bellew Elementary School - Mrs. Rhonda Pratt
- Manetuck Elementary School - Ms. Vanessa Williams
- Beach Street Middle School - Dr. Anthony Bridgeman
- Udall Road Middle School - Mr. Daniel Marquardt
- West Islip High School - Mr. Andrew O'Farrell
- District-wide - Mrs. Dawn Morrison
Resources
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New York State Department of Education
Explains in detail the provisions for the new law.
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DASA Presentation
Download a presentation that is an overview and steps to prepare for the implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act.
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DASA Fact Sheet
Download an informational fact sheet created by the NYS Center for School Safety.
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DASA Informational Brochure
A printable brochure that is an overview of the new legislation.