LGBTQ+ Student Rights by https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp Legal and Ethical Guide en-us 2021-07-21 02:17:10 UTC 2021-07-23 23:40:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Slide #1 Professional Perspective dhernandez49 https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656623158 This legal guide will focus on the rights of LGBTQ+ Students. As a middle school teacher, I have a diverse group of students in my classroom. Many of which identify as LGBTQ+. I chose this topic because I am passionate about student inclusion as well as informing students’ their rights and what they can do to prevent discrimination. ]]> 2021-07-21 02:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656623158 Slide #2 Summary of Topic dhernandez49 https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656630433 According to a study done by the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, 96% of all LGBTQ students could identify one adult in their school who was supportive of students who identified as LGBTQ+. Teachers play an important role in supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ students. This includes ensuring that they are in a safe environment to learn. It is important to create an inclusive classroom and be an ally to all students. 
An emerging issue related to this topic is bullying. Creating a classroom environment where there is a zero tolerance for bullying, is important. Having clear expectations of classroom behavior will assist in reducing any issues as well as ensuring that students do not use inappropriate language that is homophobic or transphobic. If a situation does occur, turning it into a teaching moment and communicating the importance of respecting each other will support the development of a safe school environment.

American Psychological Association. (2021). Answers to your questions for a better understanding of sexual orientation and homosexuality. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/topics/lgbtq/orientation. 
]]> 2021-07-21 02:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656630433 Slide #3 Professional Association dhernandez49 https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656703038 GLSEN is a national network of students, parents and educators that inform legal rights to LGBTQ+. The goal is to ensure that every student has the right to a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education.
This organization keeps up to date legal laws/policies that are passed to ensure the safety and inclusion of this community.

LGBTQ+ Student Rights. GLSEN. (2021). https://www.glsen.org/activity/lgbtq-student-rights. ]]> 2021-07-21 03:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656703038 Slide #4 News Article dhernandez49 https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656746818 This article provides tips for building a more LGBTQ-Inclusive Classroom.

  • Understanding that students are ready to talk about LGBTQ+ issues 
  • Understanding the wide variety LGBTQ and how it is a spectrum of different identities
  • Don’t assume that incorporating LGBTQ+ issues into your curriculum is inappropriate
  • How to use literature to provide student inclusion 


English, J. (2020, December 3). 10 Tips for Building a More LGBTQ-Inclusive Classroom (Opinion). Education Week. https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-10-tips-for-building-a-more-lgbtq-inclusive-classroom/2019/10. 
]]> 2021-07-21 03:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656746818 Slide #5 News Article dhernandez49 https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656785578 This article provides LGBTQ+ student experiences in the classroom.

  • New study sheds light on experiences of LGBTQ students in secondary schools.
  • LGBTQ students were at higher risk for bullying, chronic sadness, thoughts of suicide, and poorer learning engagement and academic performance.
  • Study found that if LGBTQ students experienced the same levels of support and safety at school, disparities would disappear or greatly diminish.


Shedding Light on the Experiences of LGBTQ Students: Sobering Data and Reasons for Hope. WestEd. (n.d.). https://www.wested.org/rd_alert_online/lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-queer-students-experiences-data/#. 
]]> 2021-07-21 04:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656785578 Slide #6 Constitutional Law: The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is adopted as part of the Bill of Rights dhernandez49 https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656786173
  • Protects students’ freedom of speech and freedom of expression.
  • Includes the right to dress according to a person’s gender identity.
  • Allows transgender views to be shared openly.
  • Allows sexual orientation expression. 
    • (U.S. Const. amend. I).
    Link: https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/first_amendment

    ]]>     2021-07-21 04:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656786173     Slide #7 Statutory Law, Title IX of the Education Amendments dhernandez49 https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656786778
  • Bans discrimination based on sex.
  • Protects students at schools that receive federal funds.
    • LGBTQ targets of sex discrimination and harassment have successfully relied on Title IX’s protections in several court cases involving schools. (20 U.S.C. ch. 38 § 1681 et seq.).
    Link: https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title20/chapter38&edition=prelim

    ]]>     2021-07-21 04:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656786778     Slide #8 Statutory Law, the Equal Access Act (EAA) dhernandez49 https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656787835
  • Prohibits secondary schools that receive federal funds from discriminating against non-curriculum-related student groups based on their political, philosophical, or religious viewpoint. 
  • LGBTQ+ groups like the Gay Straight Alliance, are able to form GSA groups in public schools.
    • (20 U.S.C. § 4071)
    Link: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/20/4071

    ]]>     2021-07-21 04:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656787835     Slide #9 Judicial Law, M.A.B., Plaintiff, v. Board of Education of Talbot County dhernandez49 https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656789287 M.A.B was a designated female at birth but identified as a male. Therefore, this gives him the status of a transgender boy. The school was complacent with the student’s physical changes however, did not allow the student to use boys’ locker rooms. A decision was reached that allowed students who are transgender to use sex-segregated school restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity under Title IX of the Education Act of 1972. 
    (M.A.B. v. Board of Education of Talbot County, 2018). 
    • A school district can not exclude a student who is transgender from restrooms or locker rooms.
    Link:
    https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/maryland/mddce/1:2016cv02622/358018/53/
    ]]>     2021-07-21 04:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656789287     Slide #13 Bulleted list of Recommendations / Best Practices for Compliance dhernandez49 https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656791194 1. Set and reinforce a vision and mission statement that is welcoming and inclusive of LGBTQ students.
     
    2. Assess, strengthen, and monitor school climate on a regular and ongoing basis.
     
    3. Adopt and implement clear, consistent, and comprehensive non-discrimination policies that protect and affirm students’ sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression, among other characteristics (e.g., race, religion, etc.), and prohibit discrimination against students, families, and educators on those bases.
     
    4. Ensure that anti-bullying and harassment policies enumerate and specifically include protections for LGBTQ students.
     
    5. Ensure that discipline policies rely on positive and restorative approaches and do not disproportionately target LGBTQ youth, students of color, English Language Learners (ELL), or students with disabilities.
     
    6. Ensure that district and school policies are designed and implemented to support transgender and gender nonconforming students, who face even more hostile school climates than other students in the LGBTQ community.3
     
    7. Ensure that professional development and educator resources include a focus on creating inclusive learning environments in which all students, including LGBTQ students, feel safe and welcome.
     
    8. Establish a welcoming and affirming environment for LGBTQ students and their allies.


    Respect for All: Policy Recommendations to Support LGBTQ Students. GLSEN. (2001). https://www.glsen.org/activity/respect-all-policy-recommendations-support-lgbtq-students. 
    ]]>     2021-07-21 04:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1656791194     Slide #10 Local Administrative Law/Policy/Rule dhernandez49 https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1658910671 According to the San Angelo ISD Handbook, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” (San Angelo ISD Handbook, 2021).  
    • Enforcement of Title IX with Respect to Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Light of Bostock v. Clayton County (June 16, 2021). Supreme Court ruled that 1964 Civil Rights Act barring sex discrimination in the workplace protects LGBTQ+ employees from being fired because of their sexual orientation.
    ]]>     2021-07-23 02:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1658910671     Slide #11 Ethical Principle dhernandez49 https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1659702445 C.5. Nondiscrimination.
     

    “Counselors do not condone or engage in discrimination against prospective or current clients, students, employees, supervisees, or research participants based on age, culture, disability, ethnicity, race, religion/spirituality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/ partnership status, language preference, socioeconomic status, immigration status, or any basis proscribed by law.”

    • Prevents counselors from discriminating against LGBTQ+ students. This code of ethics protects the diverse range of students in a school and makes sure they receive counseling services. 
    American Counseling Association. (2014). ACA Code of Ethics. Alexandria, VA.


    ]]>     2021-07-23 23:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1659702445     Slide #12 dhernandez49 https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1659706219 This GLSEN source is an informative website that provides teachers with how to provide LGBTQ+ support in the classroom. It is full of legal policies and ways to create an inclusive space for all students.

    Respect for All: Policy Recommendations to Support LGBTQ Students. GLSEN. (2021). https://www.glsen.org/activity/respect-all-policy-recommendations-support-lgbtq-students. ]]>     2021-07-23 23:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dhernandez49/n5fs1nxc8sm5qzqp/wish/1659706219