“The whole drama is supported by the bystander. The theater can’t take place if there’s no audience.”

(Labi, N. “Let Bullies Beware.” Time online, March 25, 2001)

In 2010, New York State passed the Dignity For All Students Act, also know as DASA for all of the public schools in the state.  The law went in to effect in July 2012.  The law was created to make sure all students had a safe environment to attend school without harassment or discrimination. For a better understanding of what DASA is, we have included a DASA Plain Language Summary for you to read. You can also refer to the New York State DASA Brochure for additional information. There are additional links at the bottom of the page to other useful websites about DASA and anti-bullying. 

If a student has been harassed or bullied (this does include cyber-bullying) you can download and fill out the appropriate complaint form below. You can submit it via email to the buildings DASA Coordinator or drop it off to the main office or student support office of the specific building. We now offer a full electronic submission using the appropriate building form.

Elementary School DASA Complaint Form

Middle School DASA Complaint Form

High School DASA Complaint Form

DASA Coordinators for each building are:

Related Links

• Dignity for All Students Act - A Guide for Parents (video)

• StopBullying.gov Page

• New York State DASA Site