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Florida Tries To Silence LGBTQ Kids With A “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
LGBTQ rights are being attacked in Florida. The House Education & Employment Committee has approved a bill that would ban discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, alarming LGBTQ advocates!
Loudoun County School Board Passes Major Inclusive Policy
The Loudoun County School Board passed a major policy in August that will go into effect for the upcoming school year, impacting all Loudoun County Public Schools. It means schools will protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination and harassment.
Thirty-Three LGBTQ Students Launch Battle Against Religious Exemption That Allows Schools To Discriminate Against Them
Thirty-three American LGBTQ students, or former students, are suing the Department of Education.
Romania's Supreme Court Overturns The Ban On Gender Identity Studies
The Constitutional Court of Romania canceled the ban on gender identity studies, to everyone’s surprise, considering it unconstitutional.
LGBTQ History Curriculum To Be Taught In Illinois Public Schools!
The LGBTQ history law came into force in Illinois on July 1st, 2020!
Montgomery County, Maryland Takes A Big Step Toward Its LGBTQ Students
A few years ago, teachers in Maryland were afraid to include LGBTQ references in sex education courses because they could face lawsuits.
But they and high school administrators in Montgomery County have found that a significant number of LGBTQ students feel non-existent and unrepresented in their schools, and this can lead to negative effects, not to mention incidents of hate and bias.
A Teacher Refuses To Let Her Students Write About Her Moms’ Equal Marriage
Earlier this month at Hill-McCloy High School in Montrose, Michigan, a teacher asked her students to write about a subject near and dear to their hearts.
