Relates to the application of the dignity for all students act
This bill (S 4015) requires private, religious, and denominational schools in New York to comply with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), which prohibits bullying and harassment based on protected characteristics. It removes an existing exemption that previously excluded these institutions from DASA's protections. The law now applies equally to all schools, ensuring students at private religious schools receive the same anti-bullying safeguards as those in public schools. The bill does not alter other existing laws like the ADA or Title VII, but extends DASA coverage to previously exempt institutions.
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO EDUCATION
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Jan 31, 2025
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REFERRED TO EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
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