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 K-12 schools.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1135

Bill 118 HRES 1135, 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 K-12 schools.

The resolution calls on communities across the country to take action and demand that schools provide a safe and inclusive environment for LGBTQI+ students. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all students, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, have access to a quality education and are protected from discrimination and harassment.

The Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative highlights the need for schools to implement policies and practices that promote acceptance, respect, and understanding of LGBTQI+ individuals. It also calls for increased support for LGBTQI+ students, including access to resources and support services that address their unique needs. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1135 is a call to action for communities to come together and advocate for the rights and well-being of LGBTQI+ youth in schools, with the ultimate goal of creating a more inclusive and equitable educational system for all students.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1135

Bill HRES 1135 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 11, 2024. Bill HRES 1135 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 11, 2024. Bill HRES 1135's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of April 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1135

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1135

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1135

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 K-12 schools.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 K-12 schools.

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