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GLSEN believes that a quality K-12 education is a fundamental right of every American. To that end, GLSEN works with elected officials and other policy makers at the local, state and federal level to ensure that the best and most inclusive safe schools policies are considered, passed and implemented.

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Tools for Developing and Implementing a Safe Schools Campaign
From coalition building to passing safe schools legislation, these documents provide guidance, suggestions and implementation tools to help you move through the process in an effective, efficient and productive way
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GLSEN's Public Policy Platform
In 2001 GLSEN adopted a public policy platform outlining it's nine priorities for ensuring that all students regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity are able to attend safe and welcoming schools.
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Bridging the Gap in Federal Law
The National Safe Schools Partnership's recommendations to bridge the gap in federal law to promote school safety and improve student achievement for all students.
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Just the Facts Highlights Dangers of "Reparative Therapy"
For Principals, Educators & School Personnel, this fact sheet provides information from physicians, counselors, social workers, psychologists, legal experts, and educators who are knowledgeable about the development of sexual orientation in youth.
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Guide to Legal Matters
A consortium of national organizations, with leadership from the National School Boards Association (NSBA), has published a resource document...
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Fifteen Expensive Reasons Why Safe Schools Legislation Is In Your State's Best Interest
Summaries of fifteen cases that have been brought against school districts for failing to protect students from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
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