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| Dignity for All Students Act | |
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| New York State Legislature | |
| Full name | An act to amend the education law, in relation to enacting the dignity for all students act |
| Assembly voted | April 7, 2009 |
| Senate voted | June 22, 2010 |
| Signed into law | September 13, 2010 |
| Sponsor(s) | Daniel O'Donnell |
| Governor | David Paterson |
| Code | Education Law |
| Resolution | A 3661 |
| Website | Text of the bill |
Status: Current legislation | |
New York State's Dignity for All Students Act, also known as The Dignity Act, and most commonly referred to by its acronym, DASA, is legislation in the U.S. state of New York, established to provide a school environment free of discrimination and harassment.[1] It was signed into law by former Governor David Paterson on September 13, 2010 but was not implemented in school districts statewide until July 1, 2012.[2] This act was first introduced to the New York State Senate in 1999 by Senator Thomas Duane.[2] "The Act to support student’s mental health at school and during school related events. It enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy for student discrimination, harassment, intimidation, taunting and bullying.