Strengthens protections against discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived immigration status in schools.

The End Bullying and Discrimination in Schools Everywhere (BEACON) Act amends the education law to enhance protections against harassment, bullying, and discrimination based on actual or perceived immigration status. It mandates that each school designate a Dignity Act coordinator to address incidents and ensures these protections extend to students from mixed-status families. The commissioner is required to develop guidance for schools on preventing and responding to such incidents, including model policies and best practices.

Strengthens protections against discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived immigration status in schools.

The End Bullying and Discrimination in Schools Everywhere (BEACON) Act amends the education law to enhance protections against harassment, bullying, and discrimination based on actual or perceived immigration status. It mandates that each school designate a Dignity Act coordinator to address incidents and ensures these protections extend to students from mixed-status families. The commissioner is required to develop guidance for schools on preventing and responding to such incidents, including model policies and best practices.