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The Dignity Act

Resources

General Resources

Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth
- Creating a Safe, Supportive, and Affirming School Environment for Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth (June 2023)
- Note: The information below was released on July 20, 2015. A legal update and best practices framework document was released on June 12, 2023.
  Guidance to School Districts for Creating a Safe and Supportive School Environment For Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students (7/20/15)

NYS Center for School Safety Dignity Act Resources
Online Resource for School Counseling and Other Staff Regarding Recognizing and Addressing Cyberbullying (10/2019)
Dignity Act Coordinator poster (resource for school display) - (10/24/17)
Dear Colleagues Letter From Commissioner Elia Regarding U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Joint Guidance to School Districts Regarding Transgender Students - (5/25/16)
Dignity Act Information Quick Guide (updated 9/7/22)
A Resource and Promising Practices Guide for School Administrators & Faculty (Updated 12/17)
Social Emotional Learning Resources
StopBullying.gov, US Department of Education, includes resources for kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators, and community, guidance, and much more
Dear Colleague Letter from U.S. Department of Education (12/15); Resources for Creating Safe and Supportive School Environments

Policy Resources

Understanding the CROWN Act - October 2021
Guidance for Local Implementation to assist schools, districts and BOCES in local implementation of the Dignity Act.
Guidance for Updating Codes of Conduct 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
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights - Federal Laws and Resources
- Dear Colleague Letter on Harassment and Bullying (October 26, 2010)
  - Background, Summary, and Fast Facts
  - Full Letter

Curriculum Resources

Last Updated: July 17, 2023