Florida saw more books challenged for removal than any other state last year, according to data released by the American Library Association
“Across the country and here in California, LGBTQ+ young people are under attack from extremist politicians and school boards"
Twenty-six GOP-led states are suing the Biden administration over changes to Title IX which are due to take effect August 1, 2024
Louisiana — along with Mississippi, Montana and Idaho — filed suit against the federal government over newly issued rules under Title IX
The act failed to advance by two votes & is likely dead in final days of the session; introducer says the measure will return in 2025
An anti-trans "omnibus" bill, dubbed a "Frankenbill" by detractors, has passed in Georgia, with another one pending
Forced disclosure requires schools to inform parents if a student requests to use a name or pronoun different from their birth certificate
The LGBTQ+ Commission will monitor state legislation, and assess programs and policies affecting the LGBTQ+ community
Equality Virginia and other advocacy groups claim the guidelines, among other things, would forcibly out trans and nonbinary students
"Because of these ever growing attacks on our community, the need for LGBT leaders has never been greater"