The Dignity For All Students Act (DASA)

This bill would prohibit harassment and discrimination against all students in New York State public schools. DASA protects against harassment based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex.

DASA mandates that teachers and staff receive the training they need to properly address issues of harassment and discrimination, and requires the monitoring and reporting of such incidents. This bill will make schools safer for all students.

The NYCLU is working with youth and advocates from around the state to get this bill passed. The State Assembly has passed it seven consecutive years, but the Senate has failed to bring the complete bill up for a vote.