A resolution 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 LGBTIQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

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Summary of Bill SRES 628

Bill 118 sres 628, 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 LGBTIQI+ young people in K-12 schools.

The resolution calls on communities across the country to take action and demand these rights for all students, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. It emphasizes the importance of creating safe and inclusive environments in schools where all students can learn and thrive without fear of discrimination or harassment.

By supporting this initiative, Congress is sending a message that it stands with LGBTQI+ youth and is committed to ensuring that they have the same opportunities and protections as their peers. This resolution serves as a call to action for lawmakers, educators, and community members to work together to create a more inclusive and equitable educational system for all students.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 628

Bill SRES 628 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 8, 2024. Bill SRES 628 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 8, 2024. Bill SRES 628's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 8, 2024

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A resolution 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 LGBTIQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.A resolution 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 LGBTIQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

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