Bill · S.Res. 168· Senate(119-SRES-168)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the United States to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2529-2530)
- Sponsored by
- Brian Schatz
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative. It calls for communities to demand equal educational opportunity, civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for K-12 students. The resolution specifically focuses on LGBTQI+ young people, including those who are transgender, nonbinary, intersex, Black, Indigenous, people of color, and people with disabilities. It aims to address issues such as bullying, harassment, and discrimination in schools. Finally, the resolution encourages states and localities to adopt policies that prohibit bias-based victimization and exclusion.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+9
The entire resolution is dedicated to supporting the safety, rights, and inclusion of LGBTQI+ individuals in schools.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+8
The resolution advocates for the protection and affirmation of LGBTQI+ students against discrimination and erasure.
Would children be better off under this?+7
The resolution specifically targets the safety and educational opportunities of K-12 students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Educational and Life Outcomes: The resolution notes that young people who develop in positive school climates report greater mental well-being and improved educational outcomes.
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Increased Safety and Inclusion: The resolution advocates for safe and inclusive learning environments that include and affirm LGBTQI+ young people, especially those who are transgender, nonbinary, intersex, Black, Indigenous, people of color, and people with disabilities.
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Addressing Discrimination and Bullying: The resolution supports the goal of demanding protection against bias-based bullying, harassment, and discrimination which can lead to the school-to-prison pipeline.
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Support for Specific Student Groups: The resolution emphasizes the need for school climates that affirm students who are transgender, nonbinary, intersex, Black, Indigenous, people of color, and people with disabilities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts for people are explicitly listed within the text of the resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For L G B T Q Community+9Good For Children+7Good For Students+7Good For Young Adults+7Good For African Americans+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For People With Disabilities+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves L G B T Q Rights+8Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Gender Equality+5Improves Racial Equity+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5
- 4/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2529-2530)
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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