Damn the Obama's and their ignoring the needs of LGBT community [View all]
...I've been reading a lot of that on DU last couple of days. Can't say I agree.
Perhpas there is a multi faceted approach being taken that is a more permanent fix than EO:
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/education-bill-rewrite-would-protect-gay-students
The text on gays and lesbians begins on Page 694 of the school bill.
"This is a significant moment for our nation's education system and one that addresses the vital needs of all students in K-12 schools," said Eliza Byard, executive director of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. "We are thrilled that the Senate is moving to address the long overdue issue of school bullying and harassment. This bill includes critical components to ensure safer learning environments."
The bill bans discrimination against students who are gay — or who are perceived as gay — in any program that receives federal education dollars. Schools that do not provide sufficient protection to gays and lesbians could find their dollars cut.
"No child should dread going to school because they don't feel safe," said Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. "Our nation's civil rights laws protect our children from bullying due to race, sex, religion, disability and national origin. My proposal extends these protections to our gay and lesbian students who shouldn't ever feel afraid of going to school."
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