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Published: December 2, 2021
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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Bills in Congress
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Oppose
S 9 Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on January 7, 2025
This bill would deny transgender students the opportunity to participate in sports and other activities that are part of a well-rounded education. The legislation does not strengthen Title IX, protect girls and women in sports, or promote equity. Instead, it sows division and disunity.
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HR 28 Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 www.congress.gov
Introduced on January 3, 2025
This bill would deny transgender students the opportunity to participate in sports and other activities that are part of a well-rounded education. The legislation does not strengthen Title IX, protect girls and women in sports, or promote equity. Instead, it sows division and disunity.
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HR 6135 Stop Sexual Harassment in K–12 Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on November 1, 2023
A bill that would combat sexual harassment, assault, and sex-based discrimination by creating clear standards and funding streams for schools to uphold students’ Title IX rights.
Letters & Testimony
NEA speaks up for the rights of students. Browse recent messages to Congressional leadership, and add your voice.
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NEA Urges NO Vote on H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
Submitted on January 13, 2025
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NEA Comments for Sen. Judiciary Hearing, “Book Bans: Examining How Censorship Limits Liberty and Literature”
Submitted on September 11, 2023
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Supporting LGBTQ Educators and Students
NEA is committed to supporting members working to address bias around sexual orientation and gender identity in our schools.
