Across the nation, LGBTQ+ students of all ages are returning to school under an unprecedented and for some hostile political climate. We have witnessed an uptick in discriminatory legislation targeting LGBTQ+ youth and particularly trans youth in recent months, creating a sense of disdain, hopelessness and fear for many. Students’ safety is being compromised as elected officials seek to attack them for political gain. From anti-trans sports bills to book bans to curriculum censorship legislation, LGBTQ+ students are seeing their rights attacked and identities erased.
HRC’s "Back To School As You Are" campaign is designed to support LGBTQ+ students of all ages during the back to school season by connecting them with the tools and resources necessary to advocate for themselves. It also aims to assist parents, legal guardians, teachers, educators and youth-serving professionals challenged with supporting young LGBTQ+ people and allies during this troubling time.
The Human Right Foundation's Welcoming Schools program is continuously working with educators, schools, school districts and youth-serving professionals to ensure safe and inclusive learning environments for LGBTQ+ students and their families.
Hear from LGBTQ+ children and children of LGBTQ+ parents talk about how they can best be supported in education: