The right to unbiased information about the historical and continuing contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in all subject areas, including art, literature, science, sports, and history/social studies.
The right to positive role models, both in person and in the curriculum; the right to accurate information about themselves, free of negative judgment, and delivered by trained adults who not only inform lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students but affirm them.
The right to attend schools free of verbal and physical harassment, where education, not survival, is the priority.
The right to attend schools where respect and dignity for all students, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, is a standard set by the state Superintendent of Public Instruction, supported by state and local boards of education, and enforced by every district superintendent, principal, and classroom teacher.
The right to be included in all support programs that exist to help teenagers deal with the difficulties of adolescence.
The right to legislators who guarantee and fight for their constitutional freedoms, rather than legislators who reinforce hatred and prejudice.
The right to a heritage free of crippling self-hate and unchallenged discrimination.
*P.E.R.S.O.N.= Public Education Regarding Sexual Orientation Nationally
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