About Us
Years after the school adjustments because of COVID-19, students are still recovering from learning loss. Students with the least resources were impacted the most (NAEP Long-Term n.d.). Another challenge for students in the wake of COVID-19, is the rise of anti-LGBTIQA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersexual, Asexual) “parental rights” legislation aimed at excluding LGBTQIA+ students. Maslow’s Hierarch of Needs dictates that humans are best able to reach their full potential after their basic needs are met, such as safety and belonging. The use of “parental rights” as a tool to remove the rights of others is not new, it has a history going back to defending segregation in schools. The right for LGBTQIA+ student inclusion is determined by federal, state, and local laws and policies. Students and families struggle to understand what rights they have, and how to get the support they need. A list of recommendations for those operating schools on a state and county level will be provided, in addition to suggestions for parents, and a student “Bill of Rights.” Student’s bill of rights includes a right to a free public education, a right to express who they are and what they believe, and a right to be included and to participate in school activities.
