Bullying law in New York: what the school must actually do

New York's truth table

Investigation deadline in law: none in statute.

Parent notice: none in statute.

Victim transfer: No statutory transfer right.

Retaliation for reporting: prohibited by statute.

Source: Educ. Law §§11–13 (DASA); 8 NYCRR §100.2(jj), (kk)

Verified New York details

• What IS in the statute: a staff member who sees or hears of bullying must orally notify the principal within 1 school day and file a written report within 2 school days (§13). The investigation must be thorough and completed 'promptly' — no findings deadline, and DASA does not itself require the school to notify you of the outcome.
• Appeal of a DASA determination runs to the superintendent under district policy, then to the Commissioner of Education under §310.
• Retaliation against anyone who reports in good faith is prohibited (§13(1)(f)). There is no victim transfer right in DASA.

The five paper-trail moves + the written report

Rules checked October 2026 — every rule on this page is cited to its source. Verify day counts against your district's official calendar.