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LGBTQ+ Issues Letter Template

Use this template to draft a letter alerting school officials to policies that discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals.
Published: April 25, 2024 Last Updated: April 28, 2025

This is a template letter that can be used to advocate for inclusion and speak out against policies that discriminate against LGBTQI+ individuals. Letters should be customized to describe the particular facts and relevant laws and policies in a school or district. Nothing in this template letter is legal advice. Rather, it is meant to provide a basic framework for advocating for LGBTQI+ inclusive policies and practices. Please consult with local or state legal counsel about the specific facts and laws related to any individual circumstance.

If you are writing to your school board and believe that the board should issue a supportive resolution, please consult this additional resource with sample language.  

For more information about your rights, consult the NEA’s guide “What Educators Should Know About LGBTQI+ Rights,” available online. Additional resources are available online here.

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