Bill
S 5025
Updates DASA to strengthen protections against bullying and discrimination in NY public schools, with expanded reporting, training, clearer investigations, and victim supports.
Status snapshot
- Bill number: S5025
- Latest print: 5025C (printed 2025-04-22)
- Introduced: February 18, 2025
- Sponsors: Senator Robert Jackson (primary); Senator Kristen González (cosponsor)
- Committee referral: Referred to Finance (2/18/2025). Amended and recommitted to Finance multiple times (3/20, 4/16, 4/22).
- Companion/related legislation: A.7687 (companion in Assembly); S.8380 (prior session).
Purpose and intent
- The bill’s title indicates it would update state law relating to the "dignity for all students" — i.e., the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) framework. The stated aim is to strengthen or modernize protections, reporting, prevention, or supports to ensure student dignity and to reduce discrimination, harassment, and bullying in schools.
Key provisions (summary and context)
- The legislative record provided does not include readable bill text. Based on the title and common approaches to DASA-related amendments, S.5025C is likely to include one or more of the following types of changes (note: the specific measures below are illustrative of commonly proposed DASA updates and may or may not appear in this bill):
- Expanded definitions or protected classes (to clarify who is covered by anti‑bullying provisions).
- New or clarified obligations for school boards/districts (policy updates, reporting requirements, timelines for investigations).
- Additional training requirements for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel on identifying and responding to harassment, bias, and bullying.
- Provisions strengthening complaint and investigation procedures, including timelines, recordkeeping, and confidentiality protections.
- Requirements for improved data collection and reporting to the State Education Department or local boards on incidents and outcomes.
- Added supports for victims (counseling, academic accommodations) and restorative practices for discipline.
- Funding or grant provisions to help districts implement training or programmatic changes — if included, such provisions would be the subject of Finance committee review.
Who would be affected
- Students in public schools (K–12) across the state; school employees and administrators responsible for implementing policies; local school districts and boards required to revise or implement procedures; parents/guardians. If the bill includes funding or mandates, local district budgets and State Education Department administrative workload could be affected.
Procedural and timeline notes
- Referred to the Senate Finance Committee upon introduction (2/18/2025). The bill was printed in successive amended forms (5025A, 5025B, 5025C) and repeatedly amended and recommitted to Finance in March and April 2025. That indicates ongoing substantive amendment work and that the bill’s fiscal impacts are being reviewed by Finance before final floor action. Final text and any fiscal notes will be published as the Finance process completes.
Fiscal considerations
- The Finance committee actions indicate potential fiscal implications (training, staffing, reporting systems, or grants). Absent the bill text or an official fiscal note, the magnitude and source of any required funding are unknown.
Where to find the full text and track the bill
- The official bill text (Print No. 5025C) and any fiscal notes, memos, or amendment summaries can be found via the New York State Senate legislative website or the Legislative Retrieval System by searching S.5025 / Print No. 5025C. For related Assembly action, track companion A.7687.
Notes and limitations
- This summary is based on bill metadata (title, sponsors, amendment history). The streams in the record provided do not include legible statutory language. For a definitive description of specific changes, provisions, and fiscal impact, consult the printed bill text (5025C) and the Finance committee materials.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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