Dignity for All Students Act

The New York State Legislature and Governor David Patterson approved the Dignity for All Students Act in 2010 to create a learning environment free of discrimination and harassment for all students. A statewide task force developed guidelines, with each school district developing its program for implementation by July 1, 2012.

The Canandaigua City School District, long a leader in character education, has adapted many of its existing anti-bullying and character education initiatives into its mandated Dignity for All Students Act implementation plan.

The purpose is to ensure that all students attending Canandaigua schools are in a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying whether in the classroom, on school property, on a school bus and/or at a school function.

 Character, Citizenship, and Civility Instruction:

AT THE PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Responsive Classroom

AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Advisory Character Lessons 

Notice of Non-Discrimination (Title IX)

The Canandaigua City School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices and provides equal access to Scouts BSA and other designated groups.

Any parent, student, or employee who has questions regarding this non-discrimination policy or who wishes to report a violation of the policy may do so by contacting Brian Nolan, Coordinator, Title IX at Canandaigua City School District, 143 N. Pearl St., Canandaigua, NY 14424; telephone (585) 396-3720.

The Dignity For All Students Act....

prohibits acts of harassment and bullying, including cyberbullying and/or discrimination, by employees or students on school property or at a school function, including but not limited to such conduct as those based on a student’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender (defined to include gender identity or expression) or sex (Education Law §12[1]). Cyberbullying is defined as harassment or bullying which takes place through any form of electronic communication (Education Law §11[8]).