Bill · H.Res. 321· House(119-HRES-321)

Supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

Age: 66 years

California

Introduced: 4/9/2025
Last activity: 4/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Mark Takano
Cosponsors: - 13 - 0

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution supports the goals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative. The initiative acts as a call to action for communities to demand equal educational opportunities and basic civil rights protections for all students. It specifically focuses on LGBTQI+ young people in K-12 schools to prevent erasure. The resolution highlights the need for safe and inclusive learning environments free from discrimination and harassment. Finally, it encourages states and localities to adopt policies that prohibit bias-based victimization and exclusion.

Yes· 3 of 11

Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+9
The entire resolution is dedicated to supporting the rights and safety of LGBTQI+ youth.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+8
The resolution advocates for the protection of civil rights and educational opportunities for LGBTQI+ students.
Would children be better off under this?+7
The resolution specifically aims to protect K-12 students from harassment and discrimination.