No student shall be subjected to harassment, intimidation, discrimination, or bullying by any school, employee or student. All forms of harassment, intimidation, discrimination, or bullying are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated on school property and at school functions. 

The Dignity Act (DASA) includes, but is not limited to the following 11 protected classes, groups or characteristics. The Dignity Act prohibits any discrimination based on actual or perceived characteristics. Students in Public Schools in New York State are protected from discrimination, harassment, and persecution on the basis of actual or perceived:

• Race
• Color
• Weight
• National Origin
• Ethnic Group
• Religion
• Religious Practice
• Sex
• Gender
• Sexual Orientation
• Disability

In compliance with Section 801-a of New York State Education Law and the Dignity Act, all schools in the Half Hollow Hills Central School District will provide instruction in civility, citizenship, and character education by expanding the concepts of tolerance, respect, and dignity.

The Half Hollow Hills Central School District encourages student, family, and community involvement in the reporting and prevention of discrimination and harassment. A Dignity Act Coordinator (DAC) has been appointed to each school building within the District. The Dignity Act Coordinator or the Principal's designee will investigate all reports of discrimination or harassment related to DASA.