New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2012. The law seeks to provide the state’s public-school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying.
Consistent with the Dignity Act, the district prohibits acts of bullying (including cyberbullying), discrimination, and harassment against students by students and/or school employees on school property, on school buses, or at any school function, nor shall any student be subject to discrimination based on a person’s actual or perceived:
- Race
- Color
- Weight
- National Origin
- Ethnic Group
- Religion
- Religious Practice
- Disability
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender (defined to include gender identity or expression)
Each school and the district have designated dignity act coordinators who are trained to address issues in areas protected by the law and are accessible to the community.
Mayfield Central School District’s Dignity Act Coordinators:
Elementary School – Stephany Kennedy
Jr/Sr High School – Taylor VanSlyke or Angeline Conte
How can I file an incident?
Download and Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Incident Reporting Form
Where can I find more information about the Dignity for All Students Act?
Visit the New York State Education Department’s website or contact the district’s Dignity Act Coordinators.