We are working to protect LGBTQ+ students’ rights to a free and appropriate public education, in safe and supportive school climates, without harassment or discrimination, in which they can reach their full potential.
OC LGBTQ+ BILL OF RIGHTS
Core Components
MOTIVATION
Recent data from the California Healthy Kids Survey* revealed that schools are failing to support dignity and educational access for over 15,000 LGBTQ+ students in Orange County.
Anti-LGBTQ groups target our districts to prevent the implementation of inclusive and affirming school policies and curriculum mandated by California law and many of our schools remain unsafe places for LGBTQ+ students, undermining their ability to learn and achieve. These conditions can lead, and have led, to adverse psychological and physical health outcomes, life-threatening violence and suicide.
RESOLUTION
Youth First Orange County (YFOC) advocates for safe, inclusive, and discrimination-free schools for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) students.
We are working to protect LGBTQ+ students’ rights to a free and appropriate public education, in safe and supportive school climates, without harassment or discrimination, in which they can reach their full potential.
01
Develop a district-level leadership LGBTQ+ Liaison who will direct matters related to the safety and wellbeing of all students, specifically those in the LGBTQ+ community.
02
Establish an LGBTQ+ Task Force to provide implementation and oversight for applicable laws and associated LGBTQ+ affirming and protective programming.
03
Dedicate funding for services, trainings, resources, and events that intentionally create safe and welcoming schools for LGBTQ+ students.
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