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Stop Attacking Students
LGBTQ+ students are facing attacks from politicians at all levels of government.
Instead of protecting them, H.R. 2616 would require educators to “out” transgender and non-binary students—exacerbating the mental health crisis already plaguing this marginalized community.
The bill’s overly vague definitions of certain terms could also lead to censorship that undermines the essence of a good education: exposure to different perspectives in an age-appropriate manner.
Treating a particular group of students as less deserving of respect, autonomy, and privacy—and even, inadvertently, putting them in harm’s way—is the antithesis of educators’ professional obligation: fostering learning environments based on respect, inclusion, and most of all, safety.