Supporting Equal Rights and Inclusion for LGBTQI+ Youth in K-12 Schools.
The U.S. Senate supports the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, advocating for equal educational opportunities, civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for LGBTQI+ students. The resolution highlights that discrimination and restrictive state laws severely impact students' mental health and academic success. It encourages states and localities to adopt policies that actively prohibit bias-based victimization and exclusion in schools, aiming to improve safety and well-being for all young people.
Key points
Calls for safe and inclusive school environments free from homophobia, transphobia, racism, and sexism to directly improve student well-being and educational outcomes.
Notes that discrimination (such as restricting bathroom use or sports participation) leads to lower GPAs, higher depression rates, and increased school absenteeism among LGBTQI+ students.
Encourages local authorities to implement policies that actively protect youth from exclusion and curriculum censorship, ensuring their full recognition and affirmation.
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