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Buffalo Public Schools outlines DASA training, reporting and new tools for bullying prevention
Summary
District staff reviewed the Dignity for All Students Act, described required staff training and a three‑tier prevention model, announced grants and toolkits (including ClassDojo adoption), and said all DASA complaints are recorded centrally though only founded incidents go to the state.
District leaders presented an overview of Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) compliance, the school‑level complaint workflow, and new resources the district is using to prevent and respond to bullying.
Presenters said DASA is a New York State law designed "to protect all students from harassment, bullying, and discrimination," updated in 2013 to address cyberbullying. The district described its implementation as a three‑tiered system: tier 1 universal supports (school‑wide expectations and restorative practices), tier 2 targeted interventions (check‑in, check‑out; small group supports), and tier 3 intensive individualized services (wrap‑around…
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