New York State Legislature:  2009/2010 Legislative Session

Key Legislation & Pride Agenda Legislative Memos

• Dignity for All Students Act (A.3661/O'Donnell)(S.1987/Duane)

New York State Legislature:  2007/2008 Legislative Session

Key Legislation & Pride Agenda Legislative Memos

• Dignity for All Student Act (A.3496/O’Donnell)(S.1571 Duane)

New York State Legislature:  2006 Legislative Session

Key Legislation & Pride Agenda Legislative Memos:

• Dignity for All Schools Act (A.9491/O’Donnell)(S.1454/Duane); Pride Agenda memo in support

• SAFETY Act (A.6502/Green); Pride Agenda memo in support (2005)

 Local Laws & Administrative Actions across New York State

Many New York localities including Albany, Buffalo, East Hampton, Heuvelton, New York City, Rochester, Saratoga Springs and Yonkers have put in place anti-harassment measures for their public schools that are inclusive of sexual orientation and/or gender identity and expression. 

Following are several examples (see “Student Bill of Rights” sections):

• City School District of Albany, Student Code of Conduct

• New York City Department of Education, Discipline Code

• Rochester City School District, Code of Conduct