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New York State Senate Approves School Anti-Bullying Bill Dignity for All Student

Started by Shana A, June 23, 2010, 08:08:47 AM

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June 23, 2010, 08:08:47 AM
New York State Senate Approves School Anti-Bullying Bill
Dignity for All Students Act provides protections for sexual orientation, gender identity
Published: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:28 PM CDT
BY PAUL SCHINDLER

http://www.gaycitynews.com/articles/2010/06/22/gay_city_news/news/doc4c217c0724b93526108584.txt

At the end of a day when a long-stalled LGBT rights initiative suddenly jumped to the front of the line, the New York State Senate on June 22 passed the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA).

The anti-bullying measure, already approved by the Assembly and supported by Governor David Paterson, provides protections based on a number of categories, including sexual orienation and gender identity.

The late evening vote -- approval came just after 10 p.m. -- was 58-3, with all three no votes coming from Republicans.
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