NEA speaks up for the rights of students. Browse recent messages to Congressional leadership, and add your voice.
LGBTQ+ people are subject to a patchwork of state and local laws that leave them vulnerable to discrimination in their daily lives, sending the message that they are second-class citizens.
Discrimination against those who are LGBTQ+, wherever it exists, violates our nation’s core values.
LGBTQ+ youth are particularly vulnerable to prejudice and are more likely than their peers to be bullied, harassed, and attempt suicide.
We need federal laws that afford LGBTQ+ people consistent and explicit protections from discrimination, no matter where they live and work.
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Teacher Willie Carver Before the House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Submitted on 05/19/2022
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Why NEA Members Support the Equality Act
Submitted on 03/26/2021
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Comments for Senate committee hearing on the Equality Act (S 393)
Submitted on 03/15/2021
Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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S 2410 Safe Schools Improvement Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 07/21/2021
A bill which would require school districts to adopt codes of conduct specifically prohibiting bullying and harassment based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and other characteristics.
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HR 4402 Safe Schools Improvement Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 07/09/2021
A bill which would require school districts to adopt codes of conduct specifically prohibiting bullying and harassment based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and other characteristics.
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Support
S 393 Equality Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 02/23/2021
A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes.
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