Supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in elementary and secondary schools.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution expresses support for the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative.

Bill 118 HRES 265, also known as the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, is a resolution that aims to support the goals and ideals of promoting equal educational opportunities, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, with a particular focus on LGBTQI+ young people in elementary and secondary schools.

The resolution calls on communities across the country to take action and demand these rights for LGBTQI+ youth in schools. It emphasizes the importance of creating safe and inclusive environments for all students, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative highlights the need for policies and practices that protect LGBTQI+ students from discrimination, harassment, and bullying. It also stresses the importance of providing resources and support for LGBTQI+ youth to thrive academically and socially. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 265 seeks to raise awareness about the challenges faced by LGBTQI+ youth in schools and to encourage communities to work towards creating a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for all students.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 265

Introduced on
2023-03-29

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/29/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative.

Bill 118 HRES 265, also known as the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, is a resolution that aims to support the goals and ideals of promoting equal educational opportunities, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, with a particular focus on LGBTQI+ young people in elementary and secondary schools.

The resolution calls on communities across the country to take action and demand these rights for LGBTQI+ youth in schools. It emphasizes the importance of creating safe and inclusive environments for all students, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative highlights the need for policies and practices that protect LGBTQI+ students from discrimination, harassment, and bullying. It also stresses the importance of providing resources and support for LGBTQI+ youth to thrive academically and socially. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 265 seeks to raise awareness about the challenges faced by LGBTQI+ youth in schools and to encourage communities to work towards creating a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for all students.

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/10/2023

This resolution expresses support for the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative.


Latest Action3/29/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.