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Lambda Legal Supports Federal Student Non-Discrimination Act Introduced in House of Representatives Today
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"Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students have long been at a significant disadvantage without specific protection under federal law."
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(New York, January 27, 2010) - Today, upon the introduction of the Student Non-Discrimination Act in the U.S. House of Representatives Lambda Legal released the following statement by Hayley Gorenberg, Deputy Legal Director of Lambda Legal:
"At Lambda Legal, we've encountered extraordinary cases of violence and discrimination against LGBT young people in schools - and sometimes against the allies who try to support them. The Student Non-Discrimination Act takes a big step toward a safer and healthier environment in every public school.
"Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students have long been at a significant disadvantage without specific protection under federal law. All students have a right to a safe learning environment, and this law will leave no doubt as to public schools' responsibility to provide it.
"We thank Rep. Jared Polis, Rep. Barney Frank and Rep. Tammy Baldwin and over 50 other current sponsors for their leadership on this bill and we urge Congress to pass it."
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