Education & the Law: Cyberbullying and DASA Act

- Location -
NYSBA Annual Meeting
Hilton Hotel
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY
5184861748

 Presented by the Committee on Law, Youth & Citizenship
lyc@nysba.org
www.lycny.org

Wednesday, January 23, 2013
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Hilton Hotel, 1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Sutton Parlor North, 2nd Floor

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Under New York’s MCLE rule, this program has been approved for 3.0 credit hours in professional practice and/or practice management.   This is NOT a transitional program and will not qualify for credit for newly admitted attorneys because it is not a basic practical skills program.

Dignity for All Students Act:

Exploring the authority of schools to control off-campus student expression
 to combat cyberbullying

MODERATOR

Richard W. Bader, Esq.
Chair; Law, Youth and Citizenship Committee
New York State Bar Association

PRESENTERS

Jay Worona, Esq.
General Counsel
New York State School Boards Association

Johanna Miller, Esq.
Assistant Advocacy Director and Public Policy Counsel
New York Civil Liberties Union

Francisco M. Negrón, Jr., Esq.
 Associate Executive Director and General Counsel
National School Boards Association
Alexandria, VA

 
• Overview  of NYS Dignity for All Students Act
• Review of July 2013 Cyberbullying Amendment
• Review of  What the Courts Have Said
• Proper Role of Policymakers, Administrators & Educators

Topics Explored in a Lively Interactive Session

The 2013 EDITION OF “PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE LAW” WILL BE PROVIDED TO EACH PARTICIPANT

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities:
NYSBA welcomes participation by individuals with disabilities. NYSBA is committed to complying with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of its goods, services, programs, activities, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations. To request auxiliary aids or services or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact Cindy O'Brien at 800-582-2452 or cobrien@nysba.org.