New York bill S07719 strengthens protections against discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived immigration status in.

The bill amends the education law to include protections based on immigration status, extending to students from mixed-status families. It defines "immigration status" to include various legal statuses and lack of lawful status. The bill also mandates that every school designate a Dignity Act coordinator to handle incidents of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Additionally, it requires the commissioner to develop guidance for schools on preventing and responding to such incidents, including cyberbullying.

New York bill S07719 strengthens protections against discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived immigration status in.

The bill amends the education law to include protections based on immigration status, extending to students from mixed-status families. It defines "immigration status" to include various legal statuses and lack of lawful status. The bill also mandates that every school designate a Dignity Act coordinator to handle incidents of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Additionally, it requires the commissioner to develop guidance for schools on preventing and responding to such incidents, including cyberbullying.