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Guidance and Resources

Preventing CROWN Act Incidents (May 2022)

Understanding the CROWN Act (October 2021)

NYS Center for School Safety Dignity Act Resources

Social Emotional Learning Resources

LGBTQ Guidance and Resources

Dignity Act Information Quick Guide (updated September 2022)

Online Resource for School Counseling and Other Staff Regarding Recognizing and Addressing Cyberbullying (October 2019)

A Resource and Promising Practices Guide for School Administrators and Faculty (Updated December 2017)

Dignity Act Coordinator Poster (resource for school display) (October 2017)

StopBullying.gov, U.S. Department of Education, includes resources for kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators, and community, guidance, and much more

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Policy Resources

Memo: Guidance on Dignity for All Students Act & Education Law 2-d Online Report or Complaint Submission Forms (July 2023)

Guidance for Local Implementation to assist schools, districts, and BOCES in local implementation of the Dignity Act (Updated July 2013)

Guidance for Updating Codes of Conduct (Updated June 2023) to assist schools, districts, and BOCES in updating their Codes of Conduct in accordance with the amended Dignity Act

Dignity Act Implementation Self-Assessment Tool (October 2018)

U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights

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Curriculum Resources

Dignity Act Lesson Plan Template

Classroom Toolkits and Activities

Teaching Students to Prevent Bullying

Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention Strategies and Resources

Improving School Climate to Help Prevent Bullying

Bullying Prevention