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Calif. moves to comply with 2011 gay history law
May. 10, 2013
California education officials took the first step this week toward complying with a law that requires public schools to include prominent gay people and gay rights' milestones in the curriculum, adopting a set of classroom material guidelines that prohibit "pejorative descriptions" based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
LGBT Students Take the Fight to Sacramento
May. 1, 2013
The promise of “opportunity” is embedded in the Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” But the opportunity to enjoy life freely, to pursue happiness, to better one&r
LGBTQ Youth Meet Legislators, Rally to Demand Opportunity to Succeed in School
Apr. 29, 2013
April 29, 2013, Sacramento – Dozens of high school students are in the state capitol today advocating for two bills to help ensure all youth—including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth—have the opportunity to stay in school and succeed.
Gay High School Swim Captain Makes A Splash Standing Up For Rights
Apr. 24, 2013
It has been one year since I raised my hand in a U.S. history class during a lecture on gay rights, and came out as gay to 40 of my peers and my favorite teacher.
School Success and Opportunity Act Passes Assembly Education Committee
Apr. 17, 2013
The School Success and Opportunity Act (AB 1266), authored by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, has passed the Assembly Education Committee by a vote of 5-2.
New state bill on transgender students
Mar. 20, 2013
California public schools would be required to allow transgender students to use school facilities and participate in activities and on sports teams that match their gender identity under a bill introduced at the Capitol.
Gay-Straight Alliance allowed to gather at Chamberburg school until next week's board vote
Mar. 20, 2013
The Chambersburg Area School District board has until 5 p.m. Wednesday to reverse its denial of a Gay-Straight Alliance student club or go to court with the American Civil Liberties Union.
Bill Will Ensure the Success and Well-being of Transgender Students
Mar. 4, 2013
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Tom Ammiano has introduced the School Success and Opportunity Act, Assembly Bill 1266, co-authored by Senator Mark Leno and Senator Ricardo Lara.
Calif. lawmaker seeks rights for transgender students
Mar. 4, 2013
A California lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at guaranteeing transgender students the right to use public school restrooms and participate on the sports teams that correspond with their expressed genders.
The bill reflects the accommodations that a number of U.S. schools are being asked to make as Americans start identifying as transgender at younger ages.
Church hosts gay and lesbian anti-violence event
Feb. 23, 2013
People packed a Central Fresno church Saturday with the goal of stopping violence against young people based on their sexual orientation.
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