A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.
Day of Silence: Support for LGBTQI+ Students in Schools
This resolution is currently in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. It was recently introduced and referred to this committee, where it is waiting for further action. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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This is a symbolic resolution that does not change any laws. These types of measures usually do not move forward unless there is a large amount of support from both political parties.
Key Points
- This resolution supports the National Day of Silence. This is a day when students and teachers stay quiet to show the silencing effect of bullying and harassment against LGBTQI+ people in schools.
- It shares reports that many LGBTQI+ students feel unsafe at school. According to the text, nearly 60 percent of these students have been teased or picked on because of who they are or how they identify.
- The resolution mentions that many states have passed laws that target transgender students or remove certain books from schools. It says these actions can lead to more mental health struggles for young people.
- It calls on local and state leaders to create policies that protect all students from discrimination. The goal is to make sure every student has a fair chance to learn in a safe environment.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1787)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Submitted in Senate
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.
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