Here’s a refresh on what policies LGBTQ+ students need to succeed!

Dear John,

Happy Back-to-School season! As students of all ages have headed back into the classroom over the last few weeks, it’s as important as ever to highlight the need for LGBTQ-affirming educational environments in Virginia.

That’s why we’re sharing our Back-to-School policy report card with you, which highlights five key characteristics of LGBTQ-supportive education policy that all school boards and administrators should be sure to include in their policy updates this year. It also includes insightful data and talking points that paint the picture for why it's so necessary for Virginia schools to pass policies that protect LGBTQ+ students. Read on to learn the details about these policy pieces, and better yet - be sure to contact your local school board to share what you learn!

All students across our Commonwealth, no matter where they call home, deserve access to a learning experience that uplifts, protects, and celebrates them for exactly who they are. Thanks to your endless advocacy efforts for LGBTQ+ student rights, we get closer every day to this becoming reality. We won’t stop fighting until every student has what they need to thrive.