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Support for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools: Equal Opportunity and Safety

This House Resolution calls for equal educational opportunities, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, especially LGBTQI+ youth, in elementary and secondary schools. It aims to create safe and inclusive learning environments, free from discrimination and harassment, which can improve the well-being and academic outcomes of young people.
Key points
Supports the "Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative" to demand the best possible future for all young people, particularly those identifying as LGBTQI+.
Encourages states and localities to adopt laws and policies prohibiting bias-based victimization, exclusion, and erasure in schools.
Highlights the need for safe and inclusive school environments that positively impact students' mental health and educational outcomes.
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Print number: 118_HRES_265
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
Process start date: 2023-03-29