SCHOOL ADVOCACY

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LGBTQ+ young people in Illinois have been experiencing high levels of harassment, bullying, and discrimination in schools. In response, pro-LGBTQ+ groups, advocates and allies across the state have been working together to hold schools accountable, offer training resources and make sure no LGBTQ+ students 'fall through any cracks'.

If you or someone you know seeks advocacy support for anti-LGBTQ+ behavior in Illinois schools, you can access the central intake form below:

The coalition includes:

Students, Parents, and Supporters, Equality Illinois, Illinois Safe Schools Alliance, Rainbow Café, Peoria Proud, Prairie Pride Coalition, Youth Outlook, PFLAG, Uniting Pride

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Thank you to the Illinois Department of Human Rights for the new guidance regarding the protection of transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming students in Illinois. The guidance comes at a time when LGBTQ+ organizations in Illinois received an unprecedented numbers of reports of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying and harassment in Illinois schools.

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