New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. issued the following statement today on the New York City Council’s vote on the Dignity in All Schools Act (DASA):

“DASA sends a powerful message of tolerance to youth across New York City. I am hopeful that it will make schools safe havens by preventing hostile conditions from threatening student safety, interfering with learning and precluding students from reaching their full academic potential.”

“Harassment breeds fear, intolerance and even hatred, from which we have a fundamental obligation to protect our City’s children. This measure is one tool we can give teachers, school administrators and students to encourage the best possible education.”

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