Dignity For All Students Act- DASA

The Dignity Act Coordinator for the Franklin Central School District is Emily Taggart, School Social Worker.

DASA Online Reporting Form

The Dignity Act was signed into law on September 13, 2010 and took effect on July 1, 2012.

The goal of the New York State Dignity for All Students Act (Dignity Act) is to create a safe and supportive school climate where students can learn without fear of being discriminated against. The focus is on prevention and proactive education and techniques to prevent acts of discrimination from occurring.

The Dignity Act states that NO student shall be subjected to harassment, bullying, cyberbullying, or discrimination by employees or students on school property or at any school function based on their actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex. The dignity Act amended Section 801-a of New York State Education Law regarding instruction in civility, citizenship and character education by expanding the concepts of tolerance, respect for others, and dignity.
For more information, please visit the NYSED website.

The Franklin School District is committed to providing a learning environment that promotes respect, dignity and equality for all. This form is intended to inform school personnel of alleged incidents of harassment. If you are reporting an alleged incident please fill-in the required information below and click submit. The form will be forwarded to the Dignity for All Students Act Coordinator. Thank you for helping Franklin Central school in providing a safe and supportive learning environment.

Franklin CSD DASA Policy (PDF)